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Serena Absolom

Franklin,TN

Summary

Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience in oral surgery. Skilled at chairside assisting in local procedures and sedations, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Southern Oral and Facial Surgery
Franklin, TN
11.2022 - Current
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Performed a digital impression with the Trios scanner.
  • I have assisted in multiple All-on-4 procedures.
  • BLS trained.
  • Trained new members of the team.
  • I worked with several doctors at the practice.
  • I have scheduled and put the treatment plan in a patient's chart.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Cashier

The Home Depot
Franklin, TN
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.

Retail Sales Associate

State Beauty Supply Okc - Sw
Franklin, TN
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Demonstrated product features to customers.
  • Managed inventory levels on the sales floor, ensuring optimal stock availability.
  • Kept informed about new products arriving at the store on a regular basis.
  • Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.

Education

RDA -

Dental Assisting School of Tennessee
Brentwood, TN
11-2022

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Franklin, TN
05-2022

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Patient assessment
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Digital impressions
  • Patient record management
  • Chairside assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Time management
  • Training new staff
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Appointment scheduling efficiency
  • Dental software fluency
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Exam room setups
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Electronic charting
  • Dental procedure assistance
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Oral surgery
  • Patient relations
  • Patient care excellence
  • Multitasking
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Treatment room setup
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental terminology

Accomplishments

  • I have experience leading a team
  • Have been awarded at work as the energizer

Certification

  • High School Depolma
  • Tennessee RDA license

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Southern Oral and Facial Surgery
11.2022 - Current

Cashier

The Home Depot
04.2021 - 04.2022

Retail Sales Associate

State Beauty Supply Okc - Sw
02.2019 - 01.2020

RDA -

Dental Assisting School of Tennessee

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

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