Mckena Rivenes
Reno,NV
Summary
Considerate Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances. Efficient General Merchandiser equipped to handle fast-paced work across large sales floors. Keep customers happy and buying with well-stocked, attractive displays. Offer strong knowledge of retail procedures and sales techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Elevated Orthodontics
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Dental Assistant
DiGrazia Dentistry
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
General Merchandiser
Target
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
- Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
- Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
- Designed product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
- Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- unloaded truck
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05.2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05.2021
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Care Standards
- Fast paced worker
- Communication/Socialization
- Customer Assistance
- Providing Feedback
- Cash Register Operation
- Persuasive Selling
- Cash Handling
- Time Management
- Store Opening and Closing
- Product Knowledge
- Stocking and Receiving
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Elevated Orthodontics
10.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
DiGrazia Dentistry
05.2021 - 10.2022
General Merchandiser
Target
01.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Truckee Meadows Community College