Displays advanced communication skills with openness and clarity
Intuitively recognizing patients needs
Attention to detail
Dependable and conscientious team member
Enduring work ethic
Cultural/Spiritual Sensitivity
Effectively delegates responsibilities
Possess strong knowledge of computer fundamentals
Adheres to policies, guideline, and direction
Easily adapts to change
Experienced with sterile procedures and environment
6 years of extensive experience with direct patient care
Possesses a passion to serve
Great attention to detail
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Hospice Volunteer - Hospice Plus Agency - July 2019-present
Dean's List - Fall 2017
Medical City Alliance - Ft. Worth, TX January-February 2020
North Texas Medical Center - Gainesville, TX September-December 2019
Renaissance Care Center - Gainesville, TX January-May 2019
Clinical Skills
Medication Administration- PO, SQ, IM, IV, IVP, transdermal, Oxygen Administration
Monitoring Vital Signs and Telemetry Interpretation, Obtaining 6 and 12 lead EKG
Obtain health history and register patient data
Physical Assessments including Head-to-toe and focused
Assisted with Psychiatric Evaluation and Assessment
Execute daily hygiene needs including bathing, peri-care, toileting, and linen changes
Assist with ambulation and transfers
Administration of Blood Products: RBCs, FFP, platelets
IV Start and Discontinue
Assist with Foley Catheter Insertion, Discontinue, Monitor I&O
Obtain cultures and bloodwork for laboratory orders
Assist with interpretation of laboratory results: ABGs, serum electrolytes, cardiac/renal/liver/pancreatic function
Assist with TPN and enteral feeding
CABG Wound Care/Dressing Change, Pressure Ulcer Assessment & Wound Care
Utilization of EHR systems and documentation
Developed evidence-based care plans using medical Hx, Dx, labs, imaging, testing, & physical/psycho-social assessment
Implement therapeutic communication, patient education, and health promotion
Over 6 years of experience as a dental professional in 3 private practice clinics assisting over 10 dentists and dental specialists. Specialized work in general dentistry, oral surgery, implantology, periodontics, endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, craniofacial and TMD disorders, and dental sleep medicine.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
Assisting in surgical procedures (including nitrous, non-IV, and IV sedation cases), continuous monitoring of vital signs, instrument and local anesthetic setup, passing of instruments to the surgeon, maintaining sterile field, retracting soft tissues and evacuation of liquids for surgeon's access to the surgical field, preparation of biologic materials (i.e. hard and soft tissue allografts), cataloging and maintaining inventory of dental implants, IV armamentarium, and other dental materials, sterile instrumentation and room setup for all surgical procedures including gum grafting, osseous surgery, apicoectomy, extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and frenectomies. Sterilization and breakdown of equipment, room, and instruments as well as operating and performing maintenance on ultrasonic sterilization units and autoclaves.
Scheduling appointments, proficiency in dental software systems and computer technology, maintaining medical records and protecting patient information, recording of vitals and pertinent information into the patient's chart, obtaining extensive health history, performing initial assessment & intake, reporting critical data to the doctor, exercising time management & efficiency in order to accommodate a minimum of 15 patients per day, patient education regarding diagnosis & treatment options, discussing preop & postop medication, calling in patient prescriptions to the pharmacy, taking clinical photographs and radiographs, operating cone beam CT scanners, taking digital & intraoral impressions for dental records & custom appliances, preparing, tracking, and organizing laboratory cases, fabrication of dental provisionals (i.e. temporary crowns and essix trays), mastered pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts, administering sphenopalatine ganglion blocks, teaching intraoral ROM exercises, performing pain assessments through palpation of craniofacial and intraoral tissue, and operating class III LLLT laser therapy. Assisting on general and restorative procedures including scaling and root planing, crown preparation, fillings, root canals, seating permanent restorations, priming and bonding enamel, and manipulating orthodontic wires/brackets. Producing presentations for dental continuing education courses on temporomandibular joint disorders, OSA, and pediatric OSA. Leading educational speaking events on the prevention and treatment of TMD and OSA in the community.
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