Kayla Marks
Albertville,AL
Summary
Driven and compassionate assistant seeking to grow in this new field. Committed to positive patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice, including orthodontic and general dentistry. Known for quick learning and successful in building relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Externship
Lakeview Orthodontics
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sterilized instruments and sanitized surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
- Performed general chair-side duties for orthodontics and general dentistry.
- Documented patient dental health information and medical history.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marshall Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Hands on work with Geriatric patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals and charting.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction.
- Follow infection control policies.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Huntsville Dental Assistant School
Huntsville, AL12-2024
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05-2022
Skills
- Communicative
- Time Management
- Professional
- Accountable
- Team-oriented
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Open to constructive feedback
Certification
- Basic Life Support: CPR & AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Externship
Lakeview Orthodontics
10.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marshall Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Basic Life Support: CPR & AED
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Huntsville Dental Assistant School
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Snead State Community College
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