Sean Sullivan
New Caney,TX
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and clinical management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and operational efficiency through effective training and mentorship. Adept at maintaining strict infection control protocols, ensuring optimal safety and quality in dental care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
4th Dental Battalion - USNR
04.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, minimizing risk of postoperative infections among patients.
- Enhanced sterile processing efficiency by implementing strict procedural protocols and quality assurance measures.
Medical Technician
Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 12 - USNR
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Increased operational readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
- Mitigated risks associated with complex extrication scenarios through careful planning and execution of rescue operations.
- Contributed to successful missions by providing critical medical support to injured personnel.
Dental Assistant - Endodontics
Naval Postgraduate Dental School - USN
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Supported dentists during complex endodontic surgeries, ensuring successful treatment results.
- Utilized specialized endodontic equipment such as apex locators and rotary systems proficiently during procedures, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Field Medical Service Technician
Combat Logistics Battalion 26 - USN
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted physicians in complex procedures, ensuring optimal safety measures were taken throughout each step of treatment processes during field operations.
- Strengthened relationships between medical units, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding during joint operations in the field.
- Enhanced team performance by offering mentorship and training opportunities to junior medical technicians.
- Safeguarded sensitive medical information by diligently adhering to privacy regulations and maintaining secure recordkeeping systems.
- Designed and directed basic medical skills training for non-medical personnel, testing knowledge and didactic skills in emergency medical adminsitration.
Dental Assistant - Periodontics
3rd Dental Battalion - USNR
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, ensuring efficient and successful outcomes for patients.
- Facilitated smooth communication between the dental team by serving as a liaison between periodontist, dental hygienist, and administrative staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Houston
Houston05-2026
Associate of Science - Health Science
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04-2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Clinical management
- Emergency medical specialist
- Patient-provider communications
- Front-desk administration
- Dental and medical instructor and trainer
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
4th Dental Battalion - USNR
04.2024 - Current
Medical Technician
Expeditionary Medical Unit (EMU) 12 - USNR
10.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant - Endodontics
Naval Postgraduate Dental School - USN
09.2019 - 08.2023
Field Medical Service Technician
Combat Logistics Battalion 26 - USN
09.2016 - 10.2019
Dental Assistant - Periodontics
3rd Dental Battalion - USNR
06.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Houston
Associate of Science - Health Science
American Military University
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