Taylor Spears

• I satrted my employment with the Department of Veterans of Affairs July 15th 2024- current. My daily tasks include:
• Explaining in depth treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
• Calling and Scheduling Patients for various procedures regarding their treatment plans.
• Help with consults for Veterans whom are to see an outside civilian Dentist and referrals to other various Dental Offices.
• Keeping all records of cancellation appointments and being sure to contact the patient regarding that specific appointment.
• Caring for Veterans and having them aware they are in a safe space.

• Greeted patients, recorded medical histories and vital signs, and provided patient education.
• Assisted Dentist in performing dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions and root canals.
• Restored Implant Crowns and assisted with implant placement.
• Sterilized instruments and set up trays for dental procedures.
• Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment including autoclaves and handpieces.
• Utilized advanced techniques such as Invisalign braces and laser dentistry treatments.
• Assessed patient response post-implantation or replacement of a device by performing comprehensive reviews of relevant data points.
• Organized patient appointments and managed daily appointment book for the dentist.
• Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during all phases of dental treatments including restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic procedures and other general dentistry services.

• I was employed at The University Of Louisville Dental Practice located in Shelbyville. For several months I trained as a Dental Assistant.
• My Job Duties included only assisting the Dentist with procedures such as suctioning with Extractions and Restorative.
• I spent majority of my time working with Dentures and other prosthetic appliances.
• I also prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.

While being at Mortenson Family Dental, I worked as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant through December of 2021 leading into May of 2022.

My Job Duties included

• Reviewed patient's medical history prior to treatment; identified medications that may affect dental treatment plans.
• Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
• Performed coronal polishing.
• Communicated effectively with patients regarding their needs; answered questions about dental procedures or products.
• Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
• Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
• Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
• Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
• Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.

• My first job as an Exapnded Duties Dental Assistant at Park Duvalle Community Health Center located in Taylorsville Ky. I was employed with Park Duvalle in October of 2020 after I Graduated from Medquest Collge to November of 2022. While working at the Taylorsville Park Duvalle, I was fortunate enough to maintain the whole clinic and train the Dental staff as a LEAD Edda. My duties also included:
• 4 Handed Dentistry
• Placing Restorative and Amalgamn fillings.
• Crowns and Bridges
• Radiographic Imaging
• Working with Denture cases and keeping track of all the lab cases.
• Recorded every and all medical histories and placed them in charts.
• Made Appointments for patients and made sure insurance was active.
• Sent weekly sterilization information to the University of Louisville to ensure proper OSHA regulations.
• I kept a detailed Log of every shipment of PPE equipment that the office needed as well as ordering the supplies for the office.
• Sterilizing every room for the next patient and communicating/documenting everything for the Doctor.

• I was enrolled at Medquest College to join their 10 month to 1year, Comprehensive Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Program in December of 2019 - September of 2020.
• While attending Medquest College. I became very skilled in learning billing and as well as clinical work..
• Diploma for Expanded Duties Dental Assisting.
• Certifed in X-ray Safety and Technology,
• 300 Hour Externship.
• After completing classroom hours, I completed a 300 hour externship at any office of my choosing. I then was granted an EDDA Certificate as well as certification for Radiation safety and technology & BLS certified.

• I was employed as a Head Housekeeper for a Historic Hotel located in Louisville, Kentucky. The Inn at Woodhaven.
• I was employed during the months I was attending Medquest College.
• My job was to assign other tasks to the staff. As well as treating the guest with the best hospitality.
• Inspect and monitor all housekeeping standards and ensured high quality of service.
• Take orders for meals and assisted with being a waitress.
• Maintained up to date records of supplies and equipment that was needed.
• Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
• Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs.
• Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
• Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate housekeeping needs.
• Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents.

• I completed my externship hours at Dr. Kleins Oral Surgery Group.
• I worked several days a week assisting the Dentist with extracting and learning IV Sedation.
• Proper care techniques for patient who are highly medicated during surgeries.
• Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
• Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
• Monitored patient's condition during surgery by observing vital signs and alerting surgeon of any changes or problems.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
• Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
• Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following oral surgery.
• Performed lab tests such as X-rays or blood work when requested by the surgeon.

• I worked for the Amazon Fullfillment center for short time period due to being enrolled at W.K.U.
• My job was to loaded and unloaded materials onto pallets safely and securely using the cherry picker lift.
• Was certified to operate a cherry picker to move, locate, relocate, and stack material in warehouse.
• Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements using computerized system.
• Inspected cherry pickers daily for proper functioning prior to use.
• Cleaned and maintained the forklift on a regular basis as per manufacturer's instructions.

• I was a student at Western Kentucky University in the years of 2017-2019.
• My major was in Real Estate Development.
• However, I was seeking more of a hands on career and in Healthcare. I transferred to Medquest College in early 2020. and proceeded with Medquest College in their Comprehensive Dental Assisting Program.

• I attended Highschool at Spencer County Public School in the years of 2014-2017.
• Whilst being at SCHS, I participated in HOSA ( Health Occupations Students of America. In which, was a huge success at Spencer County. HOSA was for students that prepared them for a career in the Healthcare Industry and helped choose our careers in the future.
• In my graduating year of 2017, I switched schools in senior year due to family trauma.
• I then chose to Graduate from James Madison online Highschool in May of 2017. I graduated with Highschool Diploma and proceeded my career in the healthcare field.