Lauren Maiden
Middlesboro,KY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience as a Dental Assistant at Aspen Dental and a Preschool Aide at Bell Whitley CAA. Excelled in providing top-notch care and educational support, showcasing skills in health and safety, and creative problem-solving. Proven track record of enhancing patient and student experiences through effective relationship building and management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Aide
Bell Whitley CAA
Pineville, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with the planning of age-appropriate activities for children in a preschool setting.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Conducted regular health checks on each child according to district guidelines.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Prepared educational materials needed for lessons and activities.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.e
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Somerset, KY
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Middlesboro, KY
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Education
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant - Dental
Choice MD
London, KY05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College
Middlesboro, KYSkills
- Potty training assistance
- Nutrition
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Personal hygiene management
- Documentation
- Parent communication
- Classroom organization
- Playground monitoring
- Special needs support
- Health and safety
- First aid and CPR
- Student engagement
- Activity management
- Smartboard technology
- Relationship building and management
- Creative problem solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Aide
Bell Whitley CAA
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2020 - 04.2021
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
10.2019 - 01.2024
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant - Dental
Choice MD
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College