LaKenya Landry
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. Excited to bring experience with children, high pressure and sensitive situations to a new career field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Louisiana Dental Center
Gonzales, LA
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment according to infection control protocols.
- Assisted dentists in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatment plans and progress notes consistently.
- Managed appointment schedules, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction ratings.
Security Officer
Carville Job Corps Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Secured building areas during off-hours, preventing unauthorized entry and enhancing overall safety.
- Inspected premises for safety hazards to ensure a secure environment. and took corrective action when necessary.
- Recognized suspicious activity to initiate appropriate security measures. to determine appropriate response.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security-related activities, ensuring clear documentation for incident review.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
Correctional Officer I
Louisiana Department of Corrections
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored public areas and grounds for cleanliness and inmate safety, ensuring a secure environment.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and verbal commands to manage unruly inmates, maintaining facility order.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Executed thorough searches of inmates and visitors to intercept contraband, enhancing facility security.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Security Guard
Allied Universal
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored CCTV feeds to ensure safety and security across critical areas of the grounds.
- Enforced security protocols during events, contributing to a safe environment for attendees.
- Assessed security vulnerabilities and proposed actionable solutions to enhance overall safety.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout the property.
- Maintained order during special events such as concerts and conferences.
- Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
Education
Dental Assistant
Unitech Training Academy
01-2025
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St. Amant High School
Skills
- Taking X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Chair-side support
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Dental radiography
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chairside support
- Patient Communication
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Certification
- CPR/AED/ First Aid
- Radiography
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Louisiana Dental Center
06.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Carville Job Corps Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
Correctional Officer I
Louisiana Department of Corrections
04.2024 - 07.2024
Security Guard
Allied Universal
09.2022 - 03.2024
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St. Amant High School
Dental Assistant
Unitech Training Academy