Kate Wirthlin
Provo,UT
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a foundation in patient care, starting as a dental assistant and currently pursuing a nursing career. Experienced in patient communication, assisting with procedures, and providing excellent care in fast-paced environments. Currently CPR certified, and looking to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a passion for improving patient outcomes and advancing to a registered nurse role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cross Pointe Dental
09.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Dental Assistant
Woodland Park Dental
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Waitress
The Meadows - Escalante
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Lifeguard
Bountiful Recreation Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2027
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Utah Tech University
St. George, UT08-2025
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington05-2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Electronic charting
- First aid training
- Data confidentiality measures
- Emergency response preparedness
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cross Pointe Dental
09.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Woodland Park Dental
02.2023 - 08.2023
Waitress
The Meadows - Escalante
08.2020 - 05.2021
Lifeguard
Bountiful Recreation Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
No Degree - Nursing
Utah Valley University
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Utah Tech University
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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