LuciLee Nicholas
Temperance
Summary
I am currently in Dental hygiene school and am looking for a summer Job. I will be able to start in May and go back to school in August. I was trained on the job as a dental assistant while I took classes to get into the dental hygiene program. I have strong skills in infection control, HIPAA compliance, and patient record management. I have the ability to ensure patient comfort and safety while efficiently preparing treatment rooms and assisting during procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-call Dental Assistant
Family Health Care
Grant
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Dental Assistant
Drs. Howard, Nicholas, and Baburek
Toledo
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring tools and materials were readily available.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sanitizing surfaces and organizing instruments effectively.
- Provided chairside support, ensuring patient comfort during examinations and treatments.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Pool Waitress
Sylvania Country Club
Sylvania
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Served food and beverages to members and guests at poolside.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Took orders from customers and entered into the computer system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bedford Senior High School
Temperance, MI05-2022
Skills
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Dental radiography (only have a license in Michigan to take x-rays)
- Sterilization techniques
- First aid training
- HIPAA compliance
- Dental terminology
- Treatment preparation
- Instrument preparation
- Four-handed procedures
- Restorative procedures
- Patient intake procedures
- Dental records
- Dental impressions
- Equipment sterilization
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Emergency response preparedness
Certification
The Michigan Dental Association Training Program for the Dental Radiographer Certificate. Completed in June of 2024
Timeline
On-call Dental Assistant
Family Health Care
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Drs. Howard, Nicholas, and Baburek
08.2020 - Current
Pool Waitress
Sylvania Country Club
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
High School Diploma -
Bedford Senior High School