Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Care At Ward Lake
Bradenton, FL
12.2024 - Current
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Dental Assistant
Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton, FL
11.2023 - 11.2024
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Bradenton, FL
05.2018 - 10.2023
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts, and impressions.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Specialists
Bradenton, FL
10.2017 - 05.2018
Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Key Holder
Bath and Body works
Bradenton, FL
10.2015 - 10.2017
Customer and Personal Service Active Listening
Time Management Judgment and Decision Making
Flexible Reliable, Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.
Sales Associate
Vanity Fair
Ellenton, FL
05.2013 - 08.2014
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Help customers try on or fit merchandise
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and
exchanges, and security practices.