Shannon Wince
Leonardtown,MD
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in dental hygiene and emergency medical response. Expertise in patient assessment, infection control, and BLS training, delivering safe and efficient care in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to educate patients and maintain detailed records while performing effectively under pressure. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through proactive care and strong team communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Leonardtown, Maryland
01.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient condition during emergency calls, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions for volunteer rescue squad responses.
- Provided basic life support and first aid on scene and during transport.
- Performed basic life support procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Monitored vital signs patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level, pain levels and documented patient changes, providing critical information for EMS reports and enhancing continuity of care.
- Operated ambulance equipment and emergency medical supplies during rescue operations.
- Provided support for lifting patients during emergency situations, extrications, and scene safety at incident locations.
- Communicated with dispatch, fire units, and hospital staff over radio systems.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Arora Group, Inc
Gaithersburg, Maryland
10.2024 - 09.2026
- Performed prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under dental supervision, enhancing patient oral health outcomes.
- Tailored preventive dental treatment based on individual patient assessments.
- Educated patients on oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and fluoride use.
- Reviewed patient histories and updated dental charts, ensuring compliance with federal healthcare record standards.
- Collected radiographs and assisted in diagnostic review, facilitating accurate treatment planning.
- Documented care plans and followed clinic protocols for government assignments.
- Prepared treatment rooms and supported infection control standards.
- Oversaw sterilization of dental equipment in compliance with safety standards for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Akahi Associates
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Performed prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under dentist supervision.
- Collected radiographs and facilitated diagnostic reviews to support accurate treatment planning.
- Customized preventive dental care to meet individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on oral health care practices, enhancing their understanding of effective diet, brushing, flossing, and fluoride use.
- Managed sterilization procedures for dental instruments, ensuring compliance with OSHA guidelines and patient safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained infection control standards.
- Analyzed patient histories to identify relevant dental issues. and updated dental charts for federal healthcare records.
- Completed continuing education courses related to advances in dentistry.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Orlando, Florida
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under a dentist's supervision, contributing to improved patient oral health outcomes.
- Customized dental care plans for individual patients based on their specific needs.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, including diet, brushing, flossing, and fluoride use.
- Completed periodontal charting and captured intraoral radiographs.
- Collected radiographs and supported diagnostic review of oral conditions.
- Reviewed patient histories and updated dental charts to ensure compliance with federal healthcare standards.
- Documented care plans and adhered to clinic protocols, which enhanced quality of care for government assignments.
Education
Associate in Emergency Services - Paramedic
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD12-2025
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2004
Skills
- Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- BLS Provider Instructor
- Administer Local Anesthesia
- Administer Nitrous Oxide
- Prescribe and Administer Medication
- National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Certification
- American Dental Hygienists' Association
- Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
- St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Arora Group, Inc
10.2024 - 09.2026
Registered Dental Hygienist
Akahi Associates
10.2020 - 09.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
10.2018 - 09.2020
Associate in Emergency Services - Paramedic
College of Southern Maryland
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Allegany College of Maryland