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Rhonda Olson

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Endodontics
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures, enhancing overall patient experience.
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental software systems for improved efficiency.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices, fostering long-term health awareness.

Server

Foster's Riverview Inn
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently in high-pressure environments, maintaining quality of service.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal preparation and delivery.
  • Trained new servers on menu details, service standards, and operational procedures.

Server

Foster's Riverview Inn
07.2020 - 04.2023
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed multiple tables efficiently in high-pressure environments, maintaining quality of service.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal preparation and delivery.
  • Trained new servers on menu details, service standards, and operational procedures.

Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for the procedures daily.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Eagle Soft while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.

Environmental Service Supervisor

Wissota Health And Regional Vent Center
09.2007 - 11.2012
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
  • Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Maintained required records of work hours and budgets.
  • Selected most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring and surfaces.
  • Recommended or arranged for painting, repair work, renovations and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
  • Implemented new cleaning processes and team strategies to increase productivity within the team.
  • Completed financial tasks by estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Certification - Leadership

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI

Certification - Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
08-2016

Skills

  • Patient Intake Procedures
  • Medical Records Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Office Management
  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Data Confidentiality Measures
  • Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Electronic Charting

Timeline

Server

Foster's Riverview Inn
06.2023 - 04.2024

Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Endodontics
05.2023 - Current

Server

Foster's Riverview Inn
07.2020 - 04.2023

Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College
08.2016 - 06.2020

Environmental Service Supervisor

Wissota Health And Regional Vent Center
09.2007 - 11.2012

Certification - Leadership

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Certification - Dental Assistant

Chippewa Valley Technical College