Summary
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Nicole Simmons

North Augusta,South Carolina

Summary

Dedicated dental professional with over 20 years of experience providing excellent customer service and patient care. Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively in diverse environments. Adept at managing multiple tasks to achieve organizational goals.

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
2008 - Current
  • Provide optimal care of patients, performing routine treatment procedures such as dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, radiographs, and oral cancer screenings
  • Offer educational services on oral health and preventive techniques
  • Collaborate with dentists, dental assistants, and office staff to ensure the best possible patient care
  • Manage diverse patient cases, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness to individual needs
  • Maintained and organized patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. Laney Smith, D.M.D.
Newnan, GA
2002 - 2006
  • Provided compassionate chairside assistance during various dental procedures, including root canals and extractions
  • Coordinated with the dental team to ensure a smooth workflow, including reviewing schedules and managing patient appointments
  • Utilized four-handed dentistry techniques to enhance efficiency and patient comfort
  • Collaborated with the dental team to create a positive and welcoming patient experience
  • Maintained a clean and sterile working environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -

Augusta University

Associate of Science in General Studies -

Gordon State College

Certified Dental Assisting -

West Georgia Technical College

Skills

  • Communication Skills - Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, tailoring health education and forming lasting relationships
  • Professionalism - Maintain high personal and professional standards Consistently exceed expectations in annual performance reviews, adhering to strict schedules
  • Detailed Oriented - Maintain thorough patient records and reports, organized both inside and outside the office
  • Team Player - Strong belief in collaborative work, valuing diverse perspectives and consistently exceeding expectations in performance reviews

Community Service

  • Golden Harvest Food Bank | Mobile food pantry volunteer
  • True North Church | Elementary small group leader
  • PaceDay | Volunteer checking in PaceDay riders

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental College of Georgia
2008 - Current

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. Laney Smith, D.M.D.
2002 - 2006

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -

Augusta University

Associate of Science in General Studies -

Gordon State College

Certified Dental Assisting -

West Georgia Technical College
Nicole Simmons