Lakeesha Lucas
Lake City,FL
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Corrections, excelling in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to manage dental records and prepare materials efficiently, enhancing treatment outcomes. Strong communication skills foster collaboration with dental teams, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Technical Assistant
Columbia Correctional Institution
Lake City , FL
04.2021 - Current
- Processed interlibrary loan requests by verifying inmate eligibility and obtaining requested material from other libraries.
- Handled daily tasks, such as scheduling callouts to ensure each inmates have adequate time in the general and or law library. Maintain tool sheet.
- Assisted in the acquisition of library materials including ordering books, maintaining databases, and tracking orders.
- Enforced current library policies fairly with inmates
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
- Prepared reports on library usage statistics and inventory for management review.
- Processed new materials including books, magazines, and multimedia for circulation.
- Trained new staff and volunteers on library systems and policy and procedures.
- Oversaw the organization and shelving of library materials to ensure ease of access.
- Designed fliers and posted throughout library to inform inmates of adopted rule changes and upcoming events, meetings and special programs.
- Generated overdue notices and followed up with inmates to recover items.
- Answered and processed inmate requests to ensure each inmate is placed on callout,
Dental Assistant
Fl Department of Health
Gainesville, FL
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Dental Assistant
Family Health Center, Inc.
Lake City, FL
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Lake City, FL
08.2003 - 01.2014
- Reviewed inmates charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to inmate requests to ensure each inmate placement on list for routine dental treatment.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies and tools used in day-to-day operations.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling inmates for callouts, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and prepared for dentists to review.
- Explained dental services
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant With Expanded Functions
Advanced Career Training
Jacksonville, FL06-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- Dental materials preparation
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental record management
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply ordering
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Dental impressions
- Dental terminology
- Taking X-rays
- Oral X-rays
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient care coordination
- Chair-side support
- Dentrix proficiency
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient intake procedures
- Radiography safety
- Patient education
- Patient schedule management
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral surgery
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Treatment room setup
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral healthcare
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Patient records gathering
- Medical records management
- Office administration duties
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Technical Assistant
Columbia Correctional Institution
04.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Fl Department of Health
06.2015 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
Family Health Center, Inc.
01.2014 - 06.2015
Dental Assistant
Florida Department Of Corrections
08.2003 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant With Expanded Functions
Advanced Career Training
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