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Kyleigh Keihn

Williamsville,IL

Summary

Dynamic dental assistant with experience at Wexford Health Services, excelling in infection control and radiography safety. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance and strong teamwork. Navigating through communications with all personality/behavioral types and efficient at de-escalating situations when needed. Certified in CPR/AED, I prioritize professionalism and maintain a sterile environment, ensuring high-quality care and efficient dental procedures.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • 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.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

Server

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.

Education

High School Diploma -

Illini Central High School
Mason City, IL
12.2022

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Infection control procedures
  • Radiography safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Full mouth radiographs
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Accomplishments

Improved efficiency and reducing backlog numbers by supporting traveling dentists.

Educated patients in corrections on proper oral hygiene care and the importance it has to overall health.

Positively impacted patients opinions and overall outlook on dentistry - we are here to help.

Certification

BLS/CPR

Infection Control (ICE) exam

Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Services
04.2024 - Current

Server

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
02.2023 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Illini Central High School

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