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Whitney Williams

Summary

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 10 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker/ Med Tech

Willamette Family Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
  • Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.

Med Tech

Merrill Gardens
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
  • Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
  • Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
  • Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Dental Assistant

Smith Dental
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.

Education

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting

Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR
11.2019

High School Diploma -

Opportunity High School
Eugene, OR
06.2009

Skills

  • Spreadsheet Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Presentation Design
  • Daily Living Support
  • Documentation Abilities
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Case Documentation
  • Substance Abuse Treatments
  • Patient Support
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Treatment Planning

Timeline

Support Worker/ Med Tech

Willamette Family Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Med Tech

Merrill Gardens
05.2023 - 07.2023

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
07.2019 - 08.2019

Dental Assistant

Smith Dental
06.2018 - 07.2019

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assisting

Carrington College- Portland

High School Diploma -

Opportunity High School

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