MARY ROCKWELL
Rock Falls,Iowa
Summary
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Central Park Dentistry
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Phlebotomist III
Lifeserve Blood Center
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Answered patient questions regarding collection techniques and offered additional resources on collection process
- Successfully collected and processed high volume of blood specimens for laboratory analysis
- Developed a thorough understanding of laboratory protocol and procedure for collecting patient samples
- Built the ability to recognize and respond to difficult or unusual patient situations
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Checked paperwork for completeness and accuracy of information
- Effectively communicated with patients to ensure accurate collection of specimens and obtain consent
- Cross-trained in other areas to meet needs of business
- Collected arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing
- Applied skill in arterial collection techniques to complete blood draws
- Observed donors following blood collection and monitored for adverse reactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manly Specialty Care
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes to provide continuity of care
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05.2024
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Health Education
- Employee Motivation
- Setting Up Equipment
- Collections Procedures
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Time Management
- Staff Training
Certification
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Central Park Dentistry
06.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist III
Lifeserve Blood Center
03.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
01.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manly Specialty Care
08.2019 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
North Iowa Area Community College
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Certified Dental Assistant
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