Rebekah Stedman
Allegan
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a versatile background in dental hygiene and quality assurance. Known for strong problem-solving and effective communication skills. Committed to enhancing product quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Allegan Family Dentistry
Allegan
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care while treating 9 to 10 patients each day as a dental hygienist.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for new patients based on periodontal assessments.
- Performed periodontal treatments including scaling, root planning, fluoride applications, and sealants to improve patient oral health.
- Administered local anesthesia to ensure patients' comfort.
- Reviewed patient health histories, conducting blood pressure checks and oral cancer screenings.
- Accessed digital radiographs and maintained updated periodontal charts for accurate records.
- Educated patients on effective dental care strategies, enhancing understanding of disease prevention.
- Facilitated and coordinated team-building and continuous education events.
Quality Assurance Technician II
Perrigo Pharmaceuticals
Allegan
04.2007 - 08.2014
- Conducted routine inspections of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective parts and provided corrective action recommendations to management.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality assurance processes and procedures in compliance with current SOPs and cGMPs.
- Reviewed and approved quality-related documents, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of regulatory submissions and audits for compliance verification.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data including failed processes and recalls to create accurate quality documentation.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality training systems.
- Identified staff training needs and coordinated training programs to enhance quality compliance.
- Trained new staff on quality control protocols and best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05-2016
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- Leadership training
- Corrective actions and internal audits
- Patient education
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Shift leadership and training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
Licensed Dental Hygienist State of Michigan
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Allegan Family Dentistry
09.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician II
Perrigo Pharmaceuticals
04.2007 - 08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kalamazoo Valley Community College