Lori Walters
White Oak,GA
Summary
I retired from nursing in 2014. I have worked in an administrative assistant capacity for 5 years. I currently work as a dental assistant. I have proficient computer skills and make customer service my #1 priority. I am very friendly and personable. I am also a very hard and dedicated worker. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mericle Dentistry-Saint Simons Island, GA
2023.10 - 2024.06
- Assist dentist with general Dentistry procedures such as composite fillings, crown preps with build ups, appyling dical to exposed root tips, also mixed and placed ZOE restorative temporary fillings, simple and surgical extractions, seating crowns and bridges, delivery and adjustment of dentures and partials. Scanning and delivery of of night
- Versed in the use of the Itero 5d scanner and the guards and sleep appliances.VaTech CBCT system and use of the nomad xray gun and the intraoral camera
- Also have a vast knowledge of oral sleep appliances and night guards
- I also have experience with conscious sedation monitoring as well as the oxygen and nitrous oxide equipment used
- I also am responsible for ordering supplies and cleaning and sterilizing instruments
- I have experience with the Dentrix computer program as well as scheduling patient procedures on a daily basis.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Administrative Assistant
Floyds Body Shop-Roanoke Rapids, NC
2018.01 - 2022.06
- Answer telephones, interact with customers, file insurance claims and supplements, schedule appointments for estimates and customer drop offs, use numerous computer applications related to car rentals, insurance companies, quick books for expenses and invoices, payroll, collecting payments from customers, write estimates, order parts, accept part deliveries and organize accordingly
RN
Appling Healthcare system-Baxley, GA
2011.01 - 2012.08
- RN - Med/Sur unit
- Patient nurse ratio of up to 6:1
- Responsibilities consist of direct nursing care to patients, patient assessment, I.V
- Insertion and therapy as well blood transfusion therapy, medication admininstration, assist with daily patient A.D.L.'s, follow through with patient goals and nursing interventions and nursing documentation
- BLS and ACLS certified.RN
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN
NorthEast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville, GA
2008.08 - 2009.10
- RN - Circulator in Operating Room.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN
Athens Regional Medical Center-Athens, GA
2000.07 - 2007.07
- RN - Circulator in Operating Room
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Athens Tech
Athens, GA01.2000
Skills
- Auto Estimating
- Communication skills
- Medical office experience
- Office experience
- Front desk
- Multi-line phone systems
- Calendar management
- Data entry
- Typing
- Phone etiquette
- Medical terminology (10+ years)
- Anatomy and physiology (10+ years)
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Patient service
- Clerical experience
- Office management
- Customer support
- Driving
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Additional Information
22 years of healthcare experience/ 22 years of customer service experience
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mericle Dentistry-Saint Simons Island, GA
2023.10 - 2024.06
Administrative Assistant
Floyds Body Shop-Roanoke Rapids, NC
2018.01 - 2022.06
RN
Appling Healthcare system-Baxley, GA
2011.01 - 2012.08
RN
NorthEast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville, GA
2008.08 - 2009.10
RN
Athens Regional Medical Center-Athens, GA
2000.07 - 2007.07
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Athens Tech
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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