Sully Peterson
Norwalk,CA
Summary
New graduate nurse with over 15 years of prior healthcare experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, bringing a strong foundation in patient care, professionalism, and clinical readiness. RN licensure pending, NCLEX scheduled for mid February, with planned enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
James Lee D.D.S.
10.2015 - 12.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Patrick O'Connor D.D.S.
07.2008 - 09.2015
Skills and Experience
- Assess teeth, bone, and periodontal structures
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
- Administer local anesthesia and assist with conscious sedation
- Provide local antibiotic therapy and ongoing periodontal maintenance
- Expose, develop and interpret dental radiographs
- Apply fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and desensitizing agents
- Conduct comprehensive oral cancer and soft tissue screenings
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention
- Promote patient adherence to preventive and treatment plans
- Maintain strict infection control and sterilization standards
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA12.2025
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA01.2022
Associates Degree - Dental Hygiene
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA01.2007
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish/English
- Therapeutic communication
- EMR (EPIC, ORCHID, Cerner, Meditech)
- Patient assessment and education
- Infection prevention and control
- Safety and Quality adherence
- Time management and Organization
- Dental clinical procedures
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Dental Imaging, Digital/Traditional
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Pending NCLEX scheduled February 2026
- ACLS - American Heart association - Current
- BLS – American Heart Association - Current
- Fire and Safety Certification - Completed
- Registered Dental Hygienist - Licensed in California, Active
- Dental Radiology Certification - California
- Anesthesia and Conscious Sedation - California, Active
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Olive View Medical Center – Sylmar, CA – 108 hours
- Kaiser Permanente – West LA, CA – 108 hours
- Northridge Hospital Medical Center – Northridge, CA – 108 hours
- Gateways Hospital/Mental Health – Los Angeles, CA – 81hours
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital – Van Nuys – 81 hours
- Motion Pictures and Television – Woodland Hills, CA – 54 hours
Volunteered Clinical Rotations
- Providence St. Joseph’s – Burbank, CA– Winter 2024 – 48 hours
- Olive View Medical Center – Sylmar, CA - Summer 2025 – 48 hours
Total – 825 clinical hours
Affiliations
- Member of National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA)
- Treasurer of the California Nursing Student Association LAVC chapter
- Recognized by professors for leadership and professionalism; invited to be a speaker to the incoming nursing cohort (2024)
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
James Lee D.D.S.
10.2015 - 12.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Patrick O'Connor D.D.S.
07.2008 - 09.2015
Skills and Experience
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Science -
Cerritos College
Associates Degree - Dental Hygiene
Cerritos College