Katelyn Trammell
Liberty,SC
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Greenville, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Driver Emt
Tandem Transport
Greenville, SC
02.2021 - Current
- Navigated emergency medical transport vehicles skillfully, prioritizing patient safety and timely response.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Educated patients on pre-hospital treatment techniques such as bleeding control methods.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Driver
Throne ambulance
Greenville, SC
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated emergency medical transport vehicles, ensuring safe and timely arrival at destinations.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Driver
Vital Care EMS
Powdersville, SC
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained organized records of patient information including name, condition, destination.
- Assisted paramedics in loading stretchers into the back of an ambulance when required.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate medical treatment.
- Inspected ambulances regularly for mechanical problems that could affect performance.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other medical facilities in a timely manner.
- Checked ambulances for proper functioning of lights, siren and other safety features before each shift.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing ambulance services in the area.
- Maintained the cleanliness of ambulance interior, exterior and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff regarding patient pickup requests and arrival times.
- Participated in training sessions related to ambulance operations, first aid techniques.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols including seatbelt use and adherence to traffic laws.
- Established positive relationships with healthcare professionals at hospitals and clinics.
- Monitored vital signs of patients during transit and reported any changes to medical personnel.
- Stocked ambulances with necessary supplies such as oxygen tanks, bandages and other medical equipment.
- Sanitized medical equipment and inside of vehicle after each transport to avoid spread of germs.
- Braced and lifted patients onto stretchers in preparation for medical transport.
- Documented each transport with patient name, mileage and services rendered.
- Transported patients to and from residences and medical facilities in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Delivered clear communication to dispatch and medical facilities and provided detailed information regarding patient conditions.
- Restrained violent patients to safely transport to hospital.
- Replaced supplies and disposable items to maintain inventory after each run.
- Checked vehicle fluid levels before and after each shift, topping off coolant, gasoline, and oil.
- Lifted and transported patients from original location to ambulance.
Police Communications Dispatcher
Liberty Police Department
Liberty, SC
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone when necessary for medical emergencies.
- Analyzed incoming data collected from multiple sources including 911 calls, emails, texts.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive material or privileged information.
- Kept up-to-date on local criminal activity through review of incident reports and briefings from supervisors.
- Verified that responding officers had arrived at scene safely by confirming their 10-codes via radio transmissions.
- Served as a liaison between dispatchers, officers in the field, and other law enforcement personnel.
- Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between police officers in the field and dispatch staff.
- Assigned personnel to respond to various incident types such as traffic collisions, medical aid requests, burglaries, disturbances.
- Provided support services such as warrant checks and background searches for officers in the field upon request.
- Initiated follow up contacts with citizens involved in incidents or investigations if needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all calls received and actions taken for future reference.
- Utilized standard operating procedures while providing services during emergency situations.
Stocker
Lowes Home Improvment
Easley, South Carolina
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
- Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
- Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Easley High School
05-2015
Skills
- JavaScript
- Python
- HTML/CSS
- React
- Nodejs
- Patient management
- Chair-side assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental materials preparation
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Impression taking skills
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Electronic charting
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chairside assistance
- Surgical setup
- Taking X-rays
- Dental staff assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Dental terminology
- Chair-side support
- Dental software management
Certification
Certified JavaScript Developer, 06/01/21
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
04.2025 - Current
Driver Emt
Tandem Transport
02.2021 - Current
Driver
Throne ambulance
12.2020 - 02.2021
Driver
Vital Care EMS
02.2020 - 11.2020
Police Communications Dispatcher
Liberty Police Department
01.2017 - 06.2018
Stocker
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Easley High School