Talented Dental Assistant with 34 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Excelling in oral surgery. I am also a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology. In addition to assisting, I am also a phlebotomist and veterinary assistant that specialized in emergency veterinary medicine.
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Kristen Beattie
Campobello,SC
Summary
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Dr. Jack Davis
Dental Assistant
03.1991 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, specializing in oral surgery
- Member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology
- Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- DHEC coordinator
- Radiation Safety coordinator
- SCPMPAware liaison
CARE Animal Emergency
Veterinary Assistant
04.1998 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Administered vaccines, and various forms of medication
- Scheduled appointments
- Triage Assessment
- Placed IV catheters
- Drew blood for various tests
Education
Spartanburg Technical CollegeSpartanburg, SC
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
08.1995
University Overview
Spartanburg Technical CollegeSpartanburg, SC
Dental Assisting Graduate from Dental Assisting
09.1990
University Overview
Chapman High SchoolInman, SC
High School Diploma
06.1988
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Oral Surgery
- Inventory
- DHEC Coordinator
- Radiation Safety Coordinator
- OSHA Coordinator
- Surgical Extractions
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental impressions
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental Material Handling
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Preliminary Impressions
- Emergency Dental Care
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Teeth Cleaning
- Inventory Management
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Oral Hygiene
- Restorative procedures
- Supply Ordering
- Dental staff assistance
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Customer Service
- Restorative Dentistry Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Denture Adjustment
- Treatment room setup
- X-Ray Processing
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid Training
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental Radiography
- Oral Health Assessments
- Patient Counseling
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental impression specialist
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Inventory Replenishment
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical Charting
- Sanitation protocols
- CPR/AED
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Patient Education
- Personable Communication
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Impression Taking Skills
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
CARE Animal Emergency
04.1998 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jack Davis
03.1991 - Current
Spartanburg Technical College
Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
Spartanburg Technical College
Dental Assisting Graduate from Dental Assisting
Chapman High School
High School Diploma