Shianne Burke
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Experienced and skilled Dental Assistant seeking a professional, full-time position in the medical field to gain valuable healthcare experience. Proficient in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Known for quick learning abilities and adeptness at building strong relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Temp Agency
09.2023 - Current
- Anticipated dentist's needs and ensured necessary instruments were readily available, reducing their workload during procedures.
- Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists in diagnosing oral health issues by taking diagnostic x-rays as needed.
Direct Support Professional
ResCare
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Lead Dental Assistant
Platinum Dental Group
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Cleaned and disinfected dental instruments and machinery, organized treatment areas, and replenished inventory to ensure readiness for ensuing appointments while upholding health and safety protocols
- Efficiently oversaw dental supply inventory, minimizing waste and maintaining availability of essential resources for procedures.
- Communicated treatment procedures effectively and advised patients on proper home care techniques.
- Accurately measured and documented vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Generated dental impressions for diagnostic purposes, opposing models, and study casts to fabricate dental prosthetics such as crowns and bridges.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patients' health histories and current symptoms, and facilitated dentist's review of prior visit records.
- Prepared trays for procedures through the arrangement of dental instruments and equipment.
- Safely conducted x-ray procedures while strictly following radiation safety protocols, enabling the production of superior diagnostic images for evaluation by dentists.
Certified Dental Assistant
Encore Dental
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed four-handed dentistry and chairside assistance for dentist(s) during general, endodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, preventing cross-contamination for both staff and patients.
- Performed x-rays in compliance with radiation safety guidelines, resulting in high-quality diagnostic images for comprehensive patient assessments.
- Assisted in the creation of custom dental appliances by accurately capturing patients' teeth impressions.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Montessori Academy
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Ensured personalized care for infants and toddlers by addressing their specific feeding, diapering, and sleeping requirements.
- Organized classroom and learning resources to cater to montessori principles and individual child requirements.
- Enhanced fine motor skills through engaging art projects, puzzles, and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced communication skills by organizing regular storytelling sessions, interactive sing-alongs, and engaging rhyming games.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Implemented Montessori principles to foster independent learning and self-discovery in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices and improve overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student, ensuring individualized attention and support.
Education
Certificate - Dental Radiology
OCTVS
Toms River, NJ03.2021
High school diploma -
Monmouth Regional High School
Tinton Falls, NJ06.2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Charting
- Dental Radiography
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Impression Taking Skills
- Laboratory Case Management
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room setup/breakdown
- Certified in CPR/AED,BLS
- Dental software proficiency
- Assisted with General, Endodontic,and Oral Surgery procedures
- Laboratory Case Management
- Special Needs Care
- Medication Administration
- Medication Management
- Behavioral Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Self-Advocacy Training
Certification
- CPR/First Aid- 09/2021, 09/2024
- BLS Certification- 04/2022, 04/2024
- Certified Dental Assistant- 12/2022, 12/2025
- Dental Radiography License- 05/2021
Personal Information
Travel-friendly
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Temp Agency
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ResCare
07.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Platinum Dental Group
03.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Dental Assistant
Encore Dental
07.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Montessori Academy
02.2019 - 06.2020
Certificate - Dental Radiology
OCTVS
High school diploma -
Monmouth Regional High School
- CPR/First Aid- 09/2021, 09/2024
- BLS Certification- 04/2022, 04/2024
- Certified Dental Assistant- 12/2022, 12/2025
- Dental Radiography License- 05/2021
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