Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dental Shadowing - Hours
Languages
Timeline
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Nimeesha Pokala

Powell,Ohio

Summary

Experienced with healthcare procedures and patient assistance. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations and support patient care. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical protocols ensures smooth coordination and effective patient communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2023 - Current
  • greeting guests, managing reservations, seating patrons, and ensuring a positive and smooth experience for the customers visit.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.

Dental Assistant

Sampson Dental Group
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.

Dental Assistant Intern

Camelot Dental Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared dental rooms and materials.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Warehouse Member

Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Babysitting

Tandem
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable babysitting services for date nights.
  • Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
  • Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.

Caregiving

Heinzerling Community
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Cashier

Tim Hortons
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Xavier University School Of Medicine
Aruba

Bachelor of Science - Biology

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH
08-2022

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Student rapport

Dental Shadowing - Hours

100

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Hostess

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Sampson Dental Group
06.2022 - 12.2022

Dental Assistant Intern

Camelot Dental Group
01.2022 - 12.2022

Warehouse Member

Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2022

Babysitting

Tandem
01.2020 - 04.2021

Caregiving

Heinzerling Community
05.2018 - 08.2018

Cashier

Tim Hortons
06.2016 - 08.2016

M.D. - Medicine

Xavier University School Of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY