Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Kari Cornelison

Faribault ,MN

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Exam One

Quest Diagnostics
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Licensed Dental Assistant

Metro Dentalcare
05.2016 - Current
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health and fewer complications.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies efficiently, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary materials for all procedures.
  • Fabricated custom-fit dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays, ensuring optimal fit for patient comfort and effectiveness.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling and confirmed insurance coverage, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Valley Family Dentistry
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and trust within the practice.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate chairside manner, fostering a positive dental visit experience.
  • Provided support during emergency situations, effectively assisting dentist in delivering prompt and appropriate care to minimize further complications.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Retail Department Manager

Walmart
04.2006 - 06.2011
  • Maintained a visually appealing department layout that effectively showcased products and enticed customers to make purchases.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
  • Led meetings with store management to discuss goals, challenges faced within the department as well as successful tactics to be implemented across the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout all aspects of department operation.

Line Worker

Ryt-way Industries
11.2004 - 02.2006
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Certificate - Healthcare

Phlebotomy Technicians of MN
Minneapolis, MN
03.2020

Licensed Dental Assistant Degree - Healthcare

Herzing University
Crystal, MN
03.2013

High School Diploma -

Burnsville High School
Burnsville, MN
06.2004

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Patient
  • Effective Communication
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Classroom Organization
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Classroom support
  • Safety understanding
  • Student Supervision
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Safety Monitoring

Timeline

Exam One

Quest Diagnostics
02.2022 - Current

Licensed Dental Assistant

Metro Dentalcare
05.2016 - Current

Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Valley Family Dentistry
03.2014 - 05.2016

Retail Department Manager

Walmart
04.2006 - 06.2011

Line Worker

Ryt-way Industries
11.2004 - 02.2006

Certified Phlebotomy Certificate - Healthcare

Phlebotomy Technicians of MN

Licensed Dental Assistant Degree - Healthcare

Herzing University

High School Diploma -

Burnsville High School
Kari Cornelison