Kathleen Melvin
Seven Springs,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented [Job Title] with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Lane And Associates
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dr. Arnette DDS
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with prospective patients.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC05.2025
Skills
- IV Sedation Monitoring
- Room set up and preparation
- Patient preparation and assistance
- Biopsy procedures
- Surgical Assisting
- Effective Communication
- Sterilization techniques
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Interpersonal and written communication
- X-rays
- Post-Surgical Care
- Bone grafting assistance
- Sedation supervision
- Patient Care
- Emergency Management
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Lane And Associates
02.2024 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dr. Arnette DDS
02.2021 - 01.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2018 - 01.2021
No Degree - General Education
Cleveland Community College
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