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Sharonda Gardner

Summary

Ambitious and highly motivated individual that maintains customer satisfaction and contributes to company success. I am currently looking to transition to an organization that offers opportunities for professional advancement and growth. I excel at relationship building, have strong attention to details, and am reliable and driven.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuvia Dental Implant Center

Surgical Oral Assistant
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Increased patient retention by developing strong relationships and providing personalized care.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain good oral health between visits.
  • Prepared treatment rooms efficiently, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines to ensure patient safety.
  • Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models to make dental prosthetics.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Dental Assistant

Smile Team
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • 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.
  • Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • 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.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Dental Assistant

Park Slope Dental Arts
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked chairside assisting family dentists with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
  • updated and maintained patient records
  • Helped with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
  • Gained experience in exposing dental X-rays for dental diagnostics and caring for dental X-ray equipment as well as using the iTero digital scanner.
  • Scheduled appointments for regular and follow-up visits.

Lead Daycare Teacher

THE GIVING TREE
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Develops a careful and creative program suitable for children
  • Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
  • Fosters a warm, nurturing, and fun environment conducive to learning
  • Consults with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Observes children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Sanitizes toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Umbrella Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

Personal Assistant

Promoting Specialized Care & Health, PSCH
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Provided Administrative Support: Filing and other responsibilities as assigned
  • Completed all required documentation and data entry within deadlines
  • Assisted Families to complete applications and documentation As needed
  • Work to create and support a respectful learning environment.

Direct Support Professional

  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.

Education

No Degree - Health Care

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School
01.2011

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • DANB certified
  • Professional caregiver
  • Customer-service oriented
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Patient Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • HIPAA Regulations Understanding
  • Oral Surgery

Timeline

Nuvia Dental Implant Center

Surgical Oral Assistant
09.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Smile Team
06.2022 - 09.2023

Dental Assistant

Park Slope Dental Arts
10.2021 - 06.2022

Lead Daycare Teacher

THE GIVING TREE
01.2019 - 08.2023

Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Umbrella Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019

Personal Assistant

Promoting Specialized Care & Health, PSCH
01.2013 - 01.2018

Direct Support Professional

No Degree - Health Care

Community College of Philadelphia

Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School

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