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Summary

Motivated, energetic, and thoughtful registered dental assistant with a strong educational background and hands on experience. Seeking to bring my skills to a dental assistant position and contribute to high quality patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Oral Surgeon Associates of West TN
Jackson, TN
05.2024 - Current
  • perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist.
  • providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, implants procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Home Health Caregiver

At Home Health Care
Dyersburg, TN
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
  • Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.

Embroidery Machine Operator

VF Imagewear, Inc.
Henning, TN
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control over finished embroidered pieces.
  • Designed proof sample to submit to client for approval.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow.
  • Maximized productivity through skillful prioritization of tasks based on urgency and complexity of each project.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines for custom orders.

Clinical Assistant

Sexton Dental Clinic
Munford, TN
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Volunteer

Mission of Mercy
Memphis, TN
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Volunteer

Give Kids a Smile
Memphis, TN
02.2024 - 02.2024

I had the opportunity to observe dental students at UTHSC give dental treatment to kids

Volunteer

Oral Hygiene Instructions
Atoka, TN
02.2024 - 02.2024

A few classmates and I gave oral hygiene instructions to

preschoolers. We had multiple classes to give instructions too.

Education

Diploma -

Ripley High School
Ripley, TN
05.2016

Graduate Certificate - Registered Dental Assistant

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Northwest
Covington, TN
04.2024

Certificate - Cosmetology

Riches N Hair Braiding Program
Dyersburg, TN
03.2021

Skills

  • Works well with others
  • Sterilizing Instruments
  • Good communication
  • Sterilizing Instruments
  • Leadership
  • Work well with others
  • Good Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Time management

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant. License number : 32958
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Radiology
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
  • Dental Sterilization Technician
  • Certification
  • Hair braiding Licensed
  • SkillsUSA Member

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Oral Surgeon Associates of West TN
05.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Give Kids a Smile
02.2024 - 02.2024

Volunteer

Oral Hygiene Instructions
02.2024 - 02.2024

Clinical Assistant

Sexton Dental Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2024

Volunteer

Mission of Mercy
01.2024 - 01.2024

Home Health Caregiver

At Home Health Care
04.2022 - 02.2024

Embroidery Machine Operator

VF Imagewear, Inc.
03.2019 - 07.2021

Diploma -

Ripley High School

Graduate Certificate - Registered Dental Assistant

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Northwest

Certificate - Cosmetology

Riches N Hair Braiding Program