Rachel Garrett
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Westminster Healthcare Center, excelling in multitasking and critical thinking. Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and infection control, enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care. Skilled in oral hygiene instruction, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Dats Dental Assistant
04.2024 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for unto 20 procedures daily.
GNA
Westminster Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided attentive care during patient mealtimes, ensuring appropriate dietary restrictions were followed and assisting with feeding as needed.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques for their loved ones in order to ensure continuity of care at home after discharge from the facility.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and genuine empathy throughout interactions.
Patient Care Technician
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Dentistry
Dats Dental Assistant School
Westminster, MD12-2024
GNA - Nursing Assistant
STEIN Academy
2711 Milford Mills Rd. 06-2013
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
100 Kane St06-2002
Skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Critical thinking
- Detail-oriented mindset
- HIPAA compliance
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Time management capabilities
Certification
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Dats Dental Assistant
04.2024 - Current
GNA
Westminster Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
Patient Care Technician
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- OSHA Certified
No Degree - Dentistry
Dats Dental Assistant School
GNA - Nursing Assistant
STEIN Academy
High School Diploma -
Patterson High School
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