Ronnita Simmons
Nashville,TN
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Blakeford At Home
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Registered Dental Assistant
American Dental Center
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Education
Dipolma -
Hillsboro High School
Nashville, TN05.2011
License -
Tennessee Professional Training Institute
1630 S Church St Suite 302, Murfreesboro, TN 3713003.2021
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Companionship
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
American Dental Center
03.2021 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Blakeford At Home
05.2015 - Current
Dipolma -
Hillsboro High School
License -
Tennessee Professional Training Institute
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