NICHOLE TATUM
MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Registered Dental Assistant position in which my experiences and
skills can be effectively utilized for mutual benefit.
SKILLS: Patient management, psychology and understanding of a apprehensions and fear,
instrument transfer for four handed dentistry, handling of various dental materials for fillings,
impressions and cementation, Taking oral impressions for study castings, pouring and trimming
of plaster models, Exposing, processing, and mounting x-rays, coronal polishing and placement
of topical anesthetics, seating and dismissal of patients, oral evacuation, care and maintenance of
equipment, set-up of trays for instruments utilized in all dental procedures, sterilization
techniques and universal precautions, charting of existing conditions of oral cavity, placement
and removal of temporary and sedative materials. Experience in all RDA duties and
orthodontics.
EDUCATION Riverside Community College September 2008-Present
Moreno Valley, CA
Associate in science
Dental hygiene
Concorde Career College March 2005-February 2006
San Bernardino, CA
Dental Assistant Diploma
Moreno Valley High School September 1995-June 1999
Moreno Valley, CA
High School Diploma
WORK Community Dental Dr. Chi February 2008-Present
EXPERIENCE Moreno valley, CA
Duties: General Dental Assisting, Orthodontic RDA, all RDA functions,
ordering, scheduling appointments.
WD Enterprises December2008-Present
Norco, CA
Duties: sterilization of instruments, use common equipment and
instruments, instrument control, dental record keeping, x-rays, diagnostic
screenings, Communicate with inmates professionally and with respect,
Mix dental materials and prepare dental accessories, stand for long periods
of time.
Tutt’s Care Inc. May 2003-January 2008
Riverside, CA
Duties: Working with developmentally disabled adults and children,
patient cares, account management, ordering supplies, scheduling
appointments, hiring new staff, new employee training.
Smile Care August 2006-October 2007
Moreno Valley, CA
Duties: All RDA functions, general dental assisting.
Western Dental February 2006-August 2006
Riverside, CA
Duties: General dental assistant
Riverside County Fire August 1999- August 2000
Perris, CA
Duties: Answering 911 calls, dispatching emergency vehicles
CERTIFICATES RDA Lic. #69826 Radiation Safety Coronal Polishing
Ultrasonic Scaling First Aid CPR
EXCELLENT REFERENCES UPON REQUEST