Kiana Brunton
Española,NM
Summary
An outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment . Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Compassionate professional with a background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Morgans dentistry
Santa Fe, NM
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Student Office Aide
Pojoaque Valley Schools
Santa Fe, NM
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and directed them appropriately.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival to the office and provided directions when needed.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pojoaque High School
Santa Fe, NM05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Inventory Management
- Dental staff assistance
- Knowledgeable in [Software]
- Exam room setups
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Chair-side support
- Sanitation protocols
- Stress management techniques
Affiliations
- working out
- painting
- Going to church
- hanging with friends and family
Accomplishments
- Deans list
- honors society
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
sign language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Morgans dentistry
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Office Aide
Pojoaque Valley Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Pojoaque High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
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