Kalyne Willingham
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional experienced across diverse medical disciplines, committed to delivering compassionate and efficient patient care. Proficient in integrating new skills and techniques to enhance service quality, currently advancing knowledge through nursing degree coursework. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Bear Creek Family Dental
Columbia, MO
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Organized patient charts prior to appointments by gathering necessary documents.
- Applied topical agents to patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Verified accuracy of patient information before each appointment by reviewing existing records or collecting new data.
- Ensured that all dental equipment was properly maintained and serviced regularly.
- Scheduled appointments for both new and returning patients based on availability
- Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
- Provided direct patient care in a manner that promoted comfort and safety for all patients.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Explained insurance benefits to patients in order to maximize their coverage.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Removed sutures or dressings following surgery at the request of the dentist.
- Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Columbia Center For Dentistry
Columbia, MO
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments for both new and returning patients based on availability.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Explained insurance benefits to patients in order to maximize their coverage.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cherry Hill Dental
Columbia, MO
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Explained insurance benefits to patients in order to maximize their coverage.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, oral hygiene and follow-up visits.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Assistant Store Manager
Massage Envy
Columbia, MO
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lenoir Woods
Columbia, MO
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle High School
Columbia, MO05-2015
Pre-Nursing - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Patient care excellence
- Patient communication
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Certified in placing dental restorations
- BLS certified
Certification
- Restorative I and II Expanded Function certification
- Removable and fixed prosthodontic Expanded Function certification
- Nitrous oxide certification
- Active BLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Bear Creek Family Dental
07.2022 - 02.2025
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Columbia Center For Dentistry
04.2021 - 06.2022
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Cherry Hill Dental
02.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Massage Envy
04.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lenoir Woods
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Restorative I and II Expanded Function certification
- Removable and fixed prosthodontic Expanded Function certification
- Nitrous oxide certification
- Active BLS certification
High School Diploma -
Battle High School
Pre-Nursing - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
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