Shelly Henry
Elgin,OK
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
Fort Sill, OK
03.2021 - Current
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, changing barriers and cleaning rooms between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Sill, OK
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant
Wavel Wells Dentistry
Lawton, OK
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Education
Certification - Dental Assisting
Platt College
Lawton, OK10-2008
High School Diploma -
Lakeville North High School
Lakeville, MN06-1999
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Clinical Support
- Patient Services
- Exam Room Setups
- Instrument Preparation
- Knowledgeable with VA software
- Medical Records Management
- Electronic Charting
- Treatment Room Setup
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room cleanup
- Patient data gathering
- Strong manual dexterity
- Proficient in CPRS
Affiliations
- enjoy gardening
- spending time 2-3 times a week in the gym
Certification
- Dental Assistant issued October 2008
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
03.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Department Of Defense Army
10.2020 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
Wavel Wells Dentistry
07.2015 - 06.2020
Certification - Dental Assisting
Platt College
High School Diploma -
Lakeville North High School
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