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Shila Schleppenbach

Killdeer,ND

Summary

Due to the almost 20 years I've spent as a Dental Hygienist, I've had plenty of time and occasion to cultivate skills that would be useful in any job opportunity. I'm a dependable employee seeking the chance to expand my skillset and contribute to the success of this position. I am compassionate, detail-oriented, able to identify handle diverse issues with maturity, have strength in customer service, excellent with verbal and written communication, careful about following protocols, and willing to learn. While obtaining my Music Therapy Degree, I spent many semesters working in long term care facilities for my practicum hours. I learned a lot about the inner workings of those facilities, and I am committed to the health and well-being of all long-term care residents.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Richardton Family Dental Clinic
06.2008 - Current
  • Improved patients' oral health with demonstrations and education on proper tooth and gum care
  • Set up stations, selected instruments and assisted with patients' needs during procedures
  • Listened to concerns, answered questions and explained procedures to put anxious patients at ease
  • Communicate with patients of varying ages, backgrounds, and stages of health
  • Recorded and reviewed patient medical histories
  • Kept dental equipment and tools clean, organized and sterilized for use
  • Cleaned patients' teeth
  • Answered phones, took payments, and set up appointments at the front desk
  • Kept patient files organized
  • Obtained continuing education credits as needed

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Dental Hygiene

North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Vocal Performance and Music Therapy

St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
05.1999

Skills

  • Cultivate trusting relationships
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving

LANGUAGE

English - Native
ASL - Conversational

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In addition to my career as a Dental Hygienist, I have also worn many other hats. In my youth, I worked as a summer camp counselor for both Camp ReCreation (a camp for all ages of people with developmental disabilitities) and the Salvation Army (a summer care program for low income children). In college, I worked full time at the book store, and then the library. I've been a parks and rec employee for the city of Breckenridge, MN and I also spent time as a nanny. 

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Richardton Family Dental Clinic
06.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Vocal Performance and Music Therapy

St. Catherine University

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Dental Hygiene

North Dakota State College of Science
Shila Schleppenbach