Nicole Gassett
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated professional committed to leveraging a diverse skill set to enhance business performance. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, thriving in both individual and team environments to effectively drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-oriented, with a passion for fostering growth and efficiency that aligns with organizational goals and elevates service value. Proven ability to quickly assimilate new processes, ensuring seamless contributions to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Green Valley Dental Center
04.2019 - Current
- Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials
- Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments
- Provides materials by selecting mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Education
Dental Assistant -
Landeszahnarztekammer Hessen College
01-2002
High School - undefined
Tumpelgartenschule Hanau
01-1997
Bachelor of Science -
Landeszahnaerztekammer Hessen College
Frankfurt, Germany02-2004
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective time management
- Analytical problem solving
- Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective written communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent customer service skills
- Cultural Awarness
- Rapid learning and adaptation
- First aid and CPR certification
- Positive attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Safety management
- Proficient in administrative tasks
- Patient care management
- Reliability and punctuality
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Bilingual in English and German
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Hygienist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Green Valley Dental Center
04.2019 - Current
High School - undefined
Tumpelgartenschule Hanau
Dental Assistant -
Landeszahnarztekammer Hessen College
Bachelor of Science -
Landeszahnaerztekammer Hessen College