THOMAS SHANELLE

Las Vegas, NV, ***** · 702-***-****

ad2nfb@r.postjobfree.com

To find a position in a dental office where I may put my abilities, knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to good use in assisting dentists in providing adequate dental treatment

EXPERIENCE

11/2022-1/26/2023

DENTAL ASSISTANT, NEIGHBORHOOD DENTAL-Las Vegas, NV

Update and maintain client’s dental records

Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures

Take and process X-rays of patients

Schedule patient appointments

Take billing and insurance details from patients

Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene

03/2018 – 09/2019

LEAD SALES RESPRESENTATIVE, AGR Solar Services

Las vegas, NV

Called to offer services and follow up on leads to promote the business and sell our products.

Answering a busy phone system.

Ensuring all orders are filed and placed accurately.

Provided amazing customer service skills.

Assisted in service recovery when issues arose.

12/2015 – 01/2017

COMPANION/PRACTICIONER CNA PROGRAM, Greenbrial Healthcare center

hammonton township

Responsible for the daily care of patients. This included feeding, dressing, aiding with hygiene needs, and assisting with light housekeeping.

Filed medical records and completed charting accurately and in a timely fashion.

1/2015 – 3/2017

UNION WORK/PROCESSING AGENT, ATLANTIC COUNTY GOVERNEMENT OFFICE

hammonton township

General office work including, answering a busy, multiline phone system and filing documentation.

Delivered outstanding customer service every day.

06/2013 – 12/2015

COMPANION/PRACTICIONER CNA, absecon manor nursing home

Absecon, nj

Checking vitals throughout the shift.

Responsible for the daily care of patients. This included feeding, dressing, aiding with hygiene needs, and assisting with light housekeeping.

Made sure all vital and medical health charts were correct and ready prior to every shift to ensure accurate care.

Responsible for the daily care of patients. This included feeding, dressing, aiding with hygiene needs, and assisting with light housekeeping.

SKILLS

Managing multiple tasks and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

Ability to distinguish between indirect and direct restorations

Ability to identify dental restorative and specialty instruments

Achieved Basic Life Support (BLS)

Application of rubber dams, periodontal dressings, temporary restorations, temporary crowns and bridges

Arranging and confirming appointments and schedules using Dentrix

Demonstrate and educate on proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques

Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and MSDS

Mix impression materials, dental cements and dental stones

Knowledge of the concepts of sterilization, surface disinfection, sterilization of instruments, infection control protocols and placing surface barriers

Experience in sterilization procedures, vital signs and impressions and models

Oral evacuation and mouth rinsing

Patient education and the goals of preventative dentistry

Understanding of health and oral implications of eating disorders

Skilled in mixing dental materials, taking x-rays and working with dental dams

Preparation of the dental treatment room

Possess understanding of HIPAA regulations

Manage multiple responsibilities and tasks efficiently

Fluoride application

Understanding of instrument transfer, rotary instruments and four-handed dentistry

EDUCATION

APRIL 2022-PRESENT

UEI COLLEGE DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM (COMPLETED), Las Vegas, NV

AWARDS

JULY 2022

UEI COLLEGE HONOR ROLL, Las Vegas, NV

Awarded for continually maintaining a B+ average

CERTIFICATIONS

FEBRUARY 2022 – AUGUST 2026

TEXAS LABORATORY, Las Vegas, NV

Collection’s specialist certification

VOLUNTEERING

SEPTEMBER 2016 – NOVEMBER 2017

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, Las Vegas, NV

Collection’s specialist certification

MARCH 2016 – AUGUST 2017

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, Las Vegas, NV

Latchkey after school program for children

Contact this candidate