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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
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
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.
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
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
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
02.2024 - 02.2024

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

Volunteer

Oral Hygiene Instructions
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