Safety Specialist

MELISSA MULLINS

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EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2000 – JULY 2006

DENTAL ASSISTANT, UNITED STATES NAVY

Independently conduct safety inspections of several Dental treatment facilities. Accompany Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization team on inspections, providing Environment of Care answers and recorded all findings. Enforce OSHA and Infection Control regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals. Shift Supervisor for Operative department, oversight of 15 dental assistant's resulting in orderly conduct of personnel and proper cleanliness of dental operatory. Administration assistant for Dental Headquarters, performing clerical duties for 4 dental clinics.

Performed after hour duties in dental clinic including assisting in emergency dental procedures.

Prophy Technician independently conducted prophylaxis treatment for patients. Maintained Central Sterilization Room supporting entire clinic. Developed dental study lectures increasing in Navy Dental exam test scores. Constructed and delivered prostheses for Maxillofacial Reconstruction patients. Completed over $7,500 in Laboratory procedures.

Assistance in the care of patients involving General Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.

Assisted pediatric dentist in pediatric dental procedures in surgical operating room. JULY 2006 – MARCH 2018

SAFETY SPECIALIST, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Enforced OSHA, NFPA, NEC and all regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals to accurately cite violations of safety and occupational health provisions and recommend established procedures to correct safety hazards. Conducted safety inspections of a variety of work areas including patient care, facilities, and general ground maintenance. Monitored and regulated proper Infection control procedures in the workplace while maintaining strict confidentiality. Collected Data quarterly and chart all current safety programs progress to comply with Safety Management objectives. Reported to the Safety Manager the assessed need of the safety programs and report compliance of all programs to desired outcome for the Environmental Council and organized conferences. Coordinated Safety Departments Supply OPTAR Oversight with facilities on the Safety of construction projects to be conducted in all buildings. 2

SEPTEMBER 2019 – MARCH 2020

DENTAL ASSISTANT, DENTAL ASSOCIATES

Assist with Oral Surgeon in the Sedation Processes and removal of wisdom teeth during IV sedations.

Oral surgery assistant prepared patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure for administering general anesthesia and IV sedation. Monitored patient vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs. Update Patient Records.

Independently monitored patients during the recovery process documenting vitals and communicate with the patient through any complications or successes and provide them with follow-up instructions, oral hygiene advice, and postoperative care tip with proper discharge of patients.

Assist with Oral Surgeon in the routine and emergency removal of teeth. Assist with Periodontist in Implant procedures and periodontal surgeries to include scale and root planning and osseous surgery.

Independently worked in the Surgical and Main Sterilization rooms, maintaining proper sterilization procedures to meet health and safety regulations. OCTOBER 2020 – DECEMBER 2021

DENTAL ASSISTANT, KENOSHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

Assisted the dentist with dental procedures to include chair side assisting, x-rays, taking alginate impressions, and screening emergency patients. Assisted in four-handed dental procedures including initial exams, periodontal maintenance, amalgam and composite restorations, endodontics, oral surgery, crown and bridge fixed prosthodontics, and removable prosthodontics. Evaluated personal, medical, and dental histories with proper documentation. Maintained patient records and charted oral condition as dictated by dentist. EDUCATION

OCTOBER 2000

DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION

NAVAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

JANUARY 2010

BACHLORS OF SCIENCE, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, HONORS GPA: 3.6

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CERTIFICATIONS

Prophylaxis Certified, 2011

Basic Life Support Qualified, Oct 2019.

Sight and Hearing Conservation/PPE, 10-98 Emergency Management ICS for Expanding Incidents ICS-300 08-09 Ergonomics/Back injury Prevention, 12-98 Mishap Investigation #A-493- 0078 06-10 Respiratory Protection, course # 2220 3-05 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards, Course # 2040 08-10 Fire Protection Life Safety, course # 2070 6-06 Enterprise Safety Applications Management Systems for Safety Hazardous Materials, course # 2010 08-06 Professionals, Course #108*****-**-** Electrical Standards, course # 3090 09-06 Industrial Noise, Course #A-493-****-**-** OSHA Standards for General Industry, course # 511 01-07 Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center Fire Protection and Life Great Lakes Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, 02-07 Safety Course#A-493-****-**-** NAVOSH Assessment Tools and Strategies, # A-493-0089, 08-07 Introduction to Incident command system ICS-100 04-16 Navy Ergonomics Program, course # A-493-0085, 09-07 ICS for single resources and Initial action Incident ICS-200 04-16 OSHA for Health Care Facilities, course #3360 05-08 National Incident Management System An Introduction IS-00700.a 05-16 Intro to Navy Occupational Safety and Health (Ashore) #A-493-0050 Fall Protection Competent Person 06-17 08-08 AWARDS

U.S. Navy Campaign badges and/or expeditionary medals received: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Battle Expeditionary Medal.

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