Zionna Thomas
Scappoose,OR
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Scappoose Family Dentistry
Scappoose, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Peninsula Community Health Services
Bremerton, WA
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained assisting Doctor while completing Dental Assisting coursework.
- Contributed to practice growth by participating in community dental health programs and education.
- Assisted in various dental procedures, including extractions, root canals, and restorations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Contributed to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines by participating in quality improvement initiatives within the residency program.
Care Assistant
Fieldstone Assisted Living
Silverdale, WA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for residents, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Caregiver
Bay Pointe Rehabilitation Center
Bremerton, WA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Sales Associate
Sierra Trading Post
Silverdale, WA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olympic High School
Bremerton, WA06.2020
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Sterilization techniques
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Digital Scans using PrimeScan
- Electronic Charting
- Oral Surgery, Restorative, Extraction, Endodontic Assistant
Certification
- EFDA -Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Radiology Proficiency Certificate
- BLS CPR
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Scappoose Family Dentistry
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Peninsula Community Health Services
09.2022 - 08.2024
Care Assistant
Fieldstone Assisted Living
12.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Bay Pointe Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Sierra Trading Post
10.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Olympic High School