Sophia Knapp
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with entry-level experience providing direct and indirect patient care. Hardworking and motivated, able to work in both individual and team settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coastal Virginia Sleep & TMJ / First Light Dental
Poquoson , VA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Established a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment for patients.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients on proper at home treatment of sleep apnea using oral devices
Front Desk Assistant
Christopher Newport University
Newport News , VA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted students upon entering the residence hall.
- Provided friendly and professional customer service at all times.
- Understood and enforced all university policies and residence life policies in a friendly manner.
- Checked in students, visitors, and logged information accordingly.
- Ensured safety of the residence hall at all times.
- Maintained a clean and organized front desk area at all times.
- Communicated with desk managers, resident assistants, and other staff.
- Answered the front desk phone and forwarded calls where they were needed.
Volunteer
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News , VA
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly manner, offering directions or other assistance as needed.
- Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
- Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
- Prepared discharge paperwork for discharged patients.
- Assisted with medical record-keeping duties such as filing charts and copying documents.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients around the facility when they need assistance walking or navigating stairs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Physical Therapy Aide
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
Port Jefferson Station , NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, including vital signs, range-of-motion measurements and other relevant information.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Educated patients on how to properly perform home exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and patients by following infection control policies.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cellular, Molecular And Physiological Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2024
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Services
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Clinical Support
- Medical Records Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Care Coordination
- Scheduling
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Administrative Skills
Certification
- BLS Provider Certification (Renewed Aug 2024)
Accomplishments
- Academic Deans List at Christopher Newport University Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
- Vice President of Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society (2023-2024)
- Presidential Leadership Program at Christopher Newport University (2020-2024)
Affiliations
- Varsity Athletics- Cheerleading (2020-2024)
- Gamma Phi Beta Sorority (2022- Present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Coastal Virginia Sleep & TMJ / First Light Dental
05.2023 - 08.2024
Front Desk Assistant
Christopher Newport University
10.2022 - 04.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
Metro Physical And Aquatic Therapy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 11.2022
- BLS Provider Certification (Renewed Aug 2024)
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Cellular, Molecular And Physiological Biology
Christopher Newport University
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