Kyla Chestnut
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused individual with experience providing exceptional care in both nursing home and dental office settings. Recognized for building strong relationships with patients, delivering outstanding customer service, and creating a welcoming environment that promotes comfort and trust. Skilled in patient care, communication, scheduling, documentation, and coordinating daily operations in fast paced environments. Dependable, organized, and detail oriented, with a strong commitment to improving patient experiences and supporting high quality care. Proven ability to multitask, work collaboratively with teams, and adapt to the needs of patients while maintaining professionalism and efficiency
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hygiene Coordinator
Flenniken Family Dentistry
Carlisle
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated hygiene schedules for dental staff and patient appointments
- Facilitated communication between patients, hygienists, and dentists for effective care delivery.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Validated insurance and advised patients of benefits and coverage.
PCA
Cumberland Crossings
Carlisle
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in resident areas.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Documented resident care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
Dental Assistant
Dillsburg family dentistry
Dillsburg
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Managed patient records using electronic dental software for accurate documentation.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dietary Aide
Stoneridge Retirement
Carlisle
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted with serving meals and beverages during dining hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Carlisle
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers in locating merchandise throughout the store.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately at the cash register.
- Maintained clean and organized merchandise displays on the sales floor.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Dietary Aide
Green Ridge Village
Newville
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted with serving meals and beverages during dining hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Cashier
Saylors market
Newville
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Customer service
- Operated cash register, processing payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card, or automatic debit with accuracy.
- Maintained clean, organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card payments with accuracy and security.
Education
Big Spring High School
Newville, PaDental Assisting
Cumberland Area Career And Technical School
Mechanicsburg, PA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
Patient-centered professional with diverse experience in nursing homes and dental offices Excel at fostering strong patient relationships, delivering quality care, and ensuring a supportive environment Skilled in coordinating operations, managing documentation, and effective communication Committed to enhancing patient experiences while maintaining organization and efficiency in fast-paced settings
Patient-centered professional with diverse experience in nursing homes and dental offices Excel at fostering strong patient relationships, delivering quality care, and ensuring a supportive environment Skilled in coordinating operations, managing documentation, and effective communication Committed to enhancing patient experiences while maintaining organization and efficiency in fast-paced settings
Certification
- CPR certified
- BLS certified
- HIPAA Certification
- BloodBorne pathogen certification
- OSHA Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Cumberland Crossings
12.2024 - 01.2026
Hygiene Coordinator
Flenniken Family Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dillsburg family dentistry
01.2023 - 05.2024
Dietary Aide
Stoneridge Retirement
01.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
10.2022 - 01.2023
Dietary Aide
Green Ridge Village
03.2022 - 07.2022
Cashier
Saylors market
08.2021 - 03.2022
Dental Assisting
Cumberland Area Career And Technical School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Big Spring High School