Outside of working in oral surgery, I enjoy the outdoors, and spending quality time with my family During the fall season, I enjoy bow hunting and waterfowl hunting as well
Kylie Allen
La Crescent,MN
Summary
Experienced dental assistant delivering high-quality support in oral surgery and patient care. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to successful surgical outcomes and a safe clinical environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery
Onalaska, WI
04.2018 - Current
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon as well as CRNA.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, instruction on pain management, and care for surgical site.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary instruments and surgery set ups were ready for the procedure.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with patients.
- Assisted in complex procedures, demonstrating advanced knowledge of oral surgery techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons to develop customized treatment plans that met individual patient needs.
- Measured and recorded vitals of patients through blood pressure, EKG monitoring, and pulse.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through effective communication with team members and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and referenced records from prior visits for providing surgeon to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in OR hospital setting with procedures such as full mouth extractions, orthognathic, jaw fractures, and patients with complex medical history.
Sales Associate
Bauer's Market & Garden Center
La Crescent, MN
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service, assisting customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organized displays.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless operations during peak periods.
- Trained new associates on store policies, procedures, and product knowledge.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State College Southeast Tech
Winona, MNHigh School Diploma -
La Crescent Senior High School
La Crescent, MN06-2014
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI04-2018
Skills
- Dental radiography- panoramic, CBCT, PA's
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient relations
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- Oral surgery assistance
- Office administration duties
- Knowledgeable in Dexis, OMS, Treatment Studio
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response preparedness
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Instrument preparation
- Knowledge of instruments
- Surgical setup
- Confident in assisting with wide variety of procedures
- Experience in assisting in OR hospital setting with orthognathic, jaw fracture, patients with complex medical history
ie full mouth, single tooth extractions, routine, and surgical Implant placement, biopsies
Interests
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Coulee Region Implant & Oral Surgery
04.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Bauer's Market & Garden Center
03.2012 - 09.2018
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State College Southeast Tech
High School Diploma -
La Crescent Senior High School
Technical Diploma - Dental Assisting
Western Technical College