Melanie Norton
Rushville,IL
Summary
Motivated future Dental Hygiene graduate, with strong clinical proficiency in periodontal assessments, scaling and root planing, radiography, and individualized patient education. Recognized for thorough time management, instrumentation skills, and a patient-centered approach to care. Eager to contribute to a progressive dental practice committed to high standards of clinical excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
Galesburg, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes for members and guests.
- Creating + revoking memberships
- Helping with equipment set up
- Balancing swim meets/ birthday parties/ etc, with daily YMCA duties.
Packaging and Assembly Worker
Dot Foods
Mt. Sterling IL
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Built product displays
- Loaded pallets for delivery
- Teamwork skills
Dental Assistant
Jacob Jarzen
Jacksonville, IL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted doctor in extractions, fillings, root canals
- Took x-rays
- Answered the phone
- Miscellaneous tasks around the office.
Florist
Boehm’s Garden Center
Rushville, IL
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Watered and Planted Seeds.
- Helped customers with buying+ finding certain plants.
Detassler
Burrus Seed
Meredosia, IL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Detasseled and Rouged fields.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg06-2026
Completed Pre Reqs For Dental Hygiene Program
Spoon River College
MacombHigh School Diploma -
Rushville-Industry Highschool
Rushville, IL05-2022
Skills
- X-ray processing
- Laser Certification
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Team communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
04.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Jacob Jarzen
05.2023 - 06.2024
Packaging and Assembly Worker
Dot Foods
08.2020 - 07.2024
Florist
Boehm’s Garden Center
03.2020 - 07.2020
Detassler
Burrus Seed
07.2019 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
Completed Pre Reqs For Dental Hygiene Program
Spoon River College
High School Diploma -
Rushville-Industry Highschool