Evaluated risk to multiple clients in parallel as a Level 3 Volunteer Crisis Counselor (VCC).
Provided empathetic and supportive counseling during crisis situations by conducting safety assessments, developing safety plans, discussing coping skills, and providing resources to clients.
Provided timely interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors.
Collaborated with clients to help build self-confidence and resilience.
Dental Assistant
Hamburg Family Dental
10.2022 - 05.2024
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, restocked supplies to prep for the next patient, and maintained health and safety practices.
Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Endodontic Dental Assistant
East Indy Endodontics
01.2022 - 06.2022
Improved patient satisfaction with gentle chairside manner and empathetic approach to care.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Assisted with up to nine root canal treatments a day for better patient outcomes and faster recovery times.