Olivia Dao
Skyline Smiles
Chicago,IL
1
Language
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented dental assistant with hands-on experience in assisting dental procedures and patient education. Ensures equipment readiness and is committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting healthcare teams through active communication and teamwork
Work History
Dental Assistant
10 Months- Assist dentists with patient examinations and various procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary equipment
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions
- Make patient cases, including nightguards and comprehensive essix retainers
Medical Clinical Informatics Specialists/Scribe
7 Months- Analyzed clinical data to enhance patient care and improve workflow efficiency
- Assisted providers in patient exam rooms with critical health history and information intake
- Consulted the care team and other providers to develop comprehensive health care to primarily Medicare patients, aiming for clinical excellence
Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Performed studies investigating the role of ghrelin and GLP-1 in reward motivation/seeking behavior
- Conducted experiments under guidance, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and laboratory standards
- Completed stereotaxic surgeries and experimental protocols on Sprague-Dawley rat models
- Assisted in writing the procedure and interpretations of results on published studies
Off-Campus Federal Work Study Coordinator
11 Months- Developed and maintained mutually beneficial partnerships between students and community organizations
- Coordinated participant recruitment and retention strategies for community partner connections during COVID
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
- Thesis: Optogenetic Investigation of Dopamine and Ghrelin Interactions on Feeding Behaviors
- 3.58 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Behavioral Neuroscience & Behavioral Neuroscience Research & Neurobiology and Physiology & Genes, Genetics, and Genomes & Neuropharmacology & Structural Biochemistry & Neuroscience Thesis
- Awarded Commendation for Excellence in Scholarship for 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2020-2021
Skills
Temporary crown fabrication
Dental radiography
Equipment sterilization
Dental appliance formation
Polishing and sealant
Patient communication
Orthodontic procedure support
Stereotaxic surgery
Behavioral testing
In vivo recordings
Scientific writing
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Coronal Polishing & Sealant Training
- CPR Certification
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Skyline Smiles
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Medical Clinical Informatics Specialists/Scribe
Oak Street Health
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant
Reed College
06.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Off-Campus Federal Work Study Coordinator
Reed College
06.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Reed College
Bachelor of Arts from Neuroscience
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