Paige Nelson

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life
• Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
• Ran errands for clients
• Ensuring clients are cared for safely.
• Charting clients accomplishments and daily living using DCI.

• Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
• Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
• Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
• Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
• Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
• Expanded knowledge of dental techniques and advancements by attending continuing education courses, applying new learnings to daily practice.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
• Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients'' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
• Coronal polishing.
• Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.
• Managed patient records with attention to detail, updating medical histories and inputting relevant information into the practice MEDITECH software and Open Dental
• Provided oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
• Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
• Elevated standard of care by continuously updating skills and knowledge through professional development courses and certifications.
• Successfully managed patient anxiety and improved their experience with effective communication and empathetic care practices.
• Increased efficiency in dental treatments by proficiently assisting in various dental procedures such as fillings, extractions/surgical, crown preps, Root canals, Impressions, pediatric cleanings.
• Improved patient understanding of dental procedures and aftercare instructions through clear and concise explanations.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools, equipment straightened treatment rooms/cleaned, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

* Observed client vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.

* Maintained clean and well-organized environments for client happiness and safety.

* Administration duties

* Improved client outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

* Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.