Patterson Eaglesoft
Sarah Prewitt
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with a track record of optimizing patient care through effective equipment sterilization and exceptional patient relations, honed at Dr. Scott A. Grasso's Family Dentistry. Excelled in office management and treatment room preparation, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction, leveraging skills to improve dental health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott A. Grasso, D.D.S-P.C. Family Denstistry
04.2023 - Current
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- 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.
- 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.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Patient Care Technician
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Aid
The Waters
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories, and current medications.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Technical Certificate - Health Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, INSkills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Relations
- Office Management
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
- Radiology License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- CNA Certification
Software
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott A. Grasso, D.D.S-P.C. Family Denstistry
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Aid
The Waters
08.2020 - 04.2022
Technical Certificate - Health Science
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Radiology License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- CNA Certification
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