Objective
To obtain a position were my skills and experience can contribute to the
coordination and activities in a professional setting while ensuring
effective and efficient organization to meet goals and maintain
satisfaction of the company and others.
Skills Summary
Oral Presentation Customer Service Phlebotomy/IV Therepy
Report Preparation Scheduling EKG's
Written Correspondence EMR/EHR General Dental Assisting
Office Skills Obtaining Vitals Orthodontic Dental Assisting
Maintain/Order Supplies Administering
HIPAA/OSHA injections Minor Oral Surgery Assisting
BLS
Digital Dental XRays
Education
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL Exp.
Graduation: June 2014
ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES
o EXPECTED TRANSFER TO BS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
o Health Services
o Successful completion to date 45/60 credit hours
Field Medical Service School
2005
o Emergency Medicine
United States Navy "A" School, Wichita Falls, TX
2004
o DENTAL ASSISTING
Professional Experience
Centura College August
2011 - Present
Newport News, VA
Medical Assisting Instructor
o Proven ability to provide education in all modules of program for up
to 15 students per course
o Maintain a teaching assignment for each module
o Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided,
to assure course content and objectives are met
o Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate
diverse learning styles of students.
o Design, administer and grade examinations to assess achievement of
course objectives as identified in the syllabus
o Proctor over medical laboratory procedures
o Prepare students to take National Examination
o CPR instructor
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER NOVEMBER 2009 -
NOVEMBER 2011
PORTSMOUTH,VA
DENTAL TECHNICIAN: ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL DEPARTMENT
o STERILIZE OR DISINFECT INSTRUMENTS, SET UP INSTRUMENT TRAYS, PREPARE
MATERIALS, ASSIST DENTIST DURING DENTAL PROCEDURES.
o Assist Oral Surgeon in over 50 Surgeries.
o Assist Dentist with over 100 dental procedures.
o Properly take dental diagnostic x-rays.
o Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
o Record treatment information in patient records.
o Assist dentist in management of dental emergencies.
o Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal
registrations for mounting study casts.
o Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
o Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of
patients.
o Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
o Schedule appointments and maintain records, manually or using
computer.
o Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
o Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients,
such as retainers, wires, or bands.
Camp Lejuene/Operation Enduring Freedom
November 2008 - November 2009
JACKSONVILLE, NC/HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN
FIELD MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
o PERFORMED VITAL SIGNS, REVIEW OF SYSTEMS, PAST FAMILY AND SOCIAL
HISTORY
o Administered injections, immunizations and performed routine
venipunctures
o Administered IV therapy.
o Maintained samples supplies and cataloged injectables
o Assisted physicians with educational /informational presentations
regarding signs, symptoms and treatment of infectious diseases
o Organized clinical trials and researched materials along with records
for various studies and clinical achievements
o Planned and organized clinical staff and duties through delegated
responsibilities, training and supervision
o Trained Marines and junior Sailors on First-Aid
o Direct care for injured marines.
o Handled and reviewed medical records.
o Provided wound care.
Naval Medical Center
November 2007 - November 2008
PORTSMOUTH, VA
AMBULATORY INFUSION CENTER - HOSPITAL CORSPMAN
o ACCESSED IV'S, PICC LINES, AND IMPLANTED MEDIPORTS.
o Prioritize patient daily care and scheduled patient treatments
o Assist patients with pre infusion care; take vital signs, prep for
procedures, draw blood, and obtain specimens
o Provided Maintenance of patient care rooms
o Assist with patient and family education about cancer and rheumatoid
arthritis.
o Order lab work for rheumatology and oncology patients
o Assist R.N. with sterile and non-sterile dressing changes
o Trained in Phlebotomy
o Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data. Programs to include
CHCS and AHLTA
o Perform preventive maintenance equipment to include, Blood pressure
machines, IV pumps, and Oxygen tanks.
o Answer multi-line phone, operate fax and copy machine
CHERRY POINT MEDICAL CENTER
MAY 2004 - NOVEMBER 2007
HAVELOCK, NC
MCAS DENTAL CLINIC- DENTAL ASSISTANT
o ASSIST DURING VARIOUS DENTAL PROCEDURES.
o General Dentistry
o Orthopedic Dentistry
o Endodontic Procedures
o Prosthetic Dentistry
o Take digital and develop traditional dental x-rays.
o Mount Bitewings
o Panoramic graphs
o Cephalograms
o PA's
o Take and Record vital signs.
o Prepared and maintain the upkeep of operatory rooms.
o Prepared patients for surgery.
o Sterilize instruments and maintained the central sterilization room.
o Log Keeping
o Changed Chemicals
o Bio-Hazard Maintenance
o Monitoring patients following surgery
o Properly instructed post-operative care and instructions
Awards and Achievements
o HIPAA Certified - 2014
o OSHA - 2013
o CPR/AED Certified - American Heart Association - 2013
o CPR Instructor - 2012