Shannon Watlington
Gibsonville,NC
Summary
Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care Associate Degree program. I have completed 288 clinical hours during my 1st year. I have demonstrated competencies verified by the educational institution for the procedures defined in the revised declaratory ruling by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board. I am registered as an RCA with the NC Respiratory Care Board. I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills and eager to secure the Respiratory Therapist position. Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Next Step Dental
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Dental Assistant II
Lincoln Community Health Center
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Lab Corp
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC05.2024
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Sunrise School of Dental Assisting
Greensboro, NC08.2011
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Priority Nursing Academy
Greensboro, NC07.2008
High School Diploma -
Bartlett Yancey High School
Yanceyville, NC05.2004
Skills
- Verify physician orders for appropriateness and accuracy
- Monitors response to all therapy
- Documents in the patient medical record
- Communicates all pertinent clinical information during patient rounds and handoff
- Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures; inclusive of naso tracheal and artificial airway suctioning and samples, arterial blood gas punctures, pulse oximetry and EtCO2 monitoring, pulmonary function and bedside pulmonary mechanics, and EKG's
- Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response, perform CPR and bag- mask ventilation
- Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care
- Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures
- Maintains all necessary safety and life support certifications per required
- Oxygen Supply Systems Equipment Processing
- Manual Resuscitation
- Humidity and Aerosol Therapy
- Small Volume Nebulizer
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Next Step Dental
10.2020 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant II
Lincoln Community Health Center
10.2013 - 10.2019
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Lab Corp
01.2008 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting
Sunrise School of Dental Assisting
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Priority Nursing Academy
High School Diploma -
Bartlett Yancey High School
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