SHANYA MCDONALD
Trenton
Summary
Dedicated, enthusiastic and willing to learn professional seeking an entry-level position as a reliable Dental Assistant for your office.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Arc Mercer
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Dental Assistant
Hamilton Dental Associates
02.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Alpha Dental Excellence
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported the clinical treatment care of patients and maintained patient comfort
- Educated patients on dental procedures
- Adhered to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures
- Organize and maintain lab equipment
CERTIFIED NURING ASSISTANT
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed clinical skills such as vital signs, aseptic technique, specimen collection, and postmortem care
- Assist with CPR under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse or physician
- Document and perform related activities of daily living such as bathing, etc
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute
09.2022
High School Diploma -
STEM Civics Charter High School
06.2020
Skills
- RHS and ICE Certified (DANB)
- CPR Certified
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Internet
Clinical Competencies
- Four-handed dentistry
- Radiology
- CPR (Certified)
- Sets up trays
- Preparing patients
- Pouring and trimming models
- Manipulation of a variety of dental materials
- Infection control
- Suture removal
- Sterilization
- Patient education
- Patient comfort and total satisfaction
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Arc Mercer
02.2024 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Hamilton Dental Associates
02.2023 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Community Options Inc
03.2022 - 02.2024
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Alpha Dental Excellence
07.2021 - 10.2021
CERTIFIED NURING ASSISTANT
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
STEM Civics Charter High School
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute
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