Tosheonna Sanders
Ruskin
Summary
Experienced professional with valuable insights into human behavior and the power of empathy. Skilled in effectively connecting with individuals during challenging moments to provide comfort and reassurance. Committed to uplifting others, driving force in career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Dental Assistant
Genesis Health Services
08.2019
- As a volunteer, I was given the opportunity to care for many patients, keep them comfortable, review their medical history, assist the doctor with any and all patient needs, and sterilize instruments
Oral Surgery Assistant
Sarasota Oral and Implant Surgery
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Calling patients post-operative to ensure they are feeling okay. Answering any questions they may have, and triaging any complications.
- Collecting payment for any upcoming surgeries.
- Reviewing and updating medical history.
- Schedule surgeries and postoperative care.
- Verifying dental records sent from other offices.
- Updating images.
- Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
Extended Functions Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - Current
- Assist General & Oral Surgeons with complex dental procedures
- Keeping patients comfortable during their appointments and make sure they are well informed about treatment and dental wellness
- Traveling to multiple Aspen locations assisting wherever I am needed
- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridge, also doing impressions
- Take and process patient X-rays
- Performing Itero scans
- Answering calls, taking billing information, and scheduling appointments
- Ordering supplies for 19 office sites
- Setup and Clean-up areas for surgical procedures
- Keeping all office sites prepared for upcoming inspections, and standing in on inspections
- Update and maintain client's dental records
- Perform routine dental cleanings and advise clients on recommended oral hygiene
Reservationist
MTM Transit
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Answering calls and scheduling appointments for elderly and disabled passengers
- Reconcile fares and sale bus tickets
- Dispatch locations to drivers
- Keep passenger files updated
- Entering drivers' mileage and editing trips accurately and in a timely manner
Education
Diploma - Extended Functions Dental Assistant
Meridian College
Lakewood Ranch, FLHigh School Diploma -
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota, FL01.2019
Skills
- Chairside assisting
- Impressions
- Temporary fillings
- Coronal polishing
- Dentrix Software
- Digital X-rays
- Traditional X-rays
- Room setup and breakdown
- Answering phones
- Charting
- Scheduling appointments
- Assisting General Surgeons
- Assisting Oral Surgeons
Professional Developments Affiliations
- Genesis Health Services, Palmetto, FL, 08/01/19, At Genesis, I volunteered as a dental assistant. As a volunteer, I was given the opportunity to care for many patients, keep them comfortable, review their medical history, assist the doctor with any and all patient needs, and sterilize instruments.
- Florida Dental Convention (FDC), Orlando, FL, 07/27/19, Topic: 'Women's Health' - Earned 4 CEU Credits
- American Heart Association, CPR Certification, 01/29/21, 01/29/23
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Sarasota Oral and Implant Surgery
10.2022 - Current
Extended Functions Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - Current
Volunteer Dental Assistant
Genesis Health Services
08.2019
Reservationist
MTM Transit
09.2018 - 12.2019
Diploma - Extended Functions Dental Assistant
Meridian College
High School Diploma -
Sarasota Military Academy
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