Krista Runnels
Brooklyn,MS
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Lamar County Schools
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
Paraprofessional
Forrest County Schools
03.2006 - 03.2015
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Dental Assistant
DENTAC UNIT - Camp Shelby Dental Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Dental Assistant
Urgent Care Dental Center
11.2001 - 12.2003
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Ellsworth Air Force Base Dental Unit
Joint Forces Command
01.2000 - 10.2001
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Coastal Medical Training Institute
Gulfport, MS11-2024
Master of Arts - Psychology, Child And Adolescent And Trauma
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education
Ashford University
Clinton, IA05-2010
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05-2001
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Lamar County Schools
04.2015 - 03.2021
Paraprofessional
Forrest County Schools
03.2006 - 03.2015
Dental Assistant
DENTAC UNIT - Camp Shelby Dental Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2006
Dental Assistant
Urgent Care Dental Center
11.2001 - 12.2003
Ellsworth Air Force Base Dental Unit
Joint Forces Command
01.2000 - 10.2001
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Coastal Medical Training Institute
Master of Arts - Psychology, Child And Adolescent And Trauma
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education
Ashford University
Diploma - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
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