Kira Popplewell
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Experienced with patient care and clinical assistance in obstetrics. Utilizes strong communication skills to support patients and healthcare teams effectively. Knowledge of medical procedures and patient management, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Experienced with safely transporting patients within medical facilities. Uses effective communication to coordinate with medical staff and ensure patient comfort. Knowledge of hospital protocols and strong problem-solving skills ensure smooth and efficient patient transfers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant 1st Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of dental care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline appointment scheduling, reducing wait times.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering processes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Aventura OBGYN
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted patient assessments, recording vital signs accurately for physician review.
- Educated patients on prenatal care and reproductive health topics, enhancing patient understanding.
- Assisted doctors in performing routine gynecological exams smoothly while maintaining strict privacy standards throughout the process.
- Contributed to a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and sterilizing equipment.
- Improved patient care by assisting with OB/GYN examinations and procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked and accessible.
Patient Transporter
Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Monitored equipment and transport vehicles for functionality, reporting issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport areas, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Education
College Degree - Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FL10.2021
Medical Assistant -
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FL09-2019
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Dental impressions
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Treatment room setup
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Treatment room breakdown
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Restorative dentistry
- HIPAA regulations
- Specimen collection
- Postpartum care support
- OB-gYN procedures assistance
- Attention to detail
- Phlebotomy
- Patient discharge
- Rehabilitation services
- CPR certified
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- EFDA Certification
- Medical Assistant
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant 1st Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
12.2021 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Aventura OBGYN
09.2019 - 07.2021
Patient Transporter
Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami
10.2014 - 02.2015
College Degree - Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
Medical Assistant -
Florida Career College