Melissa Henricksen

• Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
• Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
• Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
• Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
• Kept accurate records of all supplies used during surgeries.
• Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
• Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
• Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.

The Dame/Meeker Family 3 years

The Tomam’s 1.5 years

The Henricksen’s 1 year

• Child care for 4 children ranging from newborn to age five, with an emphasis on neurotypical and neurodivergent children
• Maintained household duties such as dishes, laundry, vacuuming, surface cleaning and picking up toys.
• Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
• Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
• Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
• Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
• Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.

• Worked as team member on complex academic projects.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth.
• Devoted time outside of class to do homework, labs or class preparation.
• Attended classes and lectures to procure and absorb materials from handouts, textbooks or in-class presentations.
• Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
• Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives.

• Receiving and checking in kids after school, working in tandem with the school for a smooth transition
• Closing duties -signing off on all student check outs, walking the school and locking up
• Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
• Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
• Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
• Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Recommended for Assistant Site Director

• Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
• Answered customer questions and provided store information.
• Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
• Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
• Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
• Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.