Brittany Lord
Thornlands,QLD
Summary
Recently qualified Enrolled Nurse and Senior Dental Nurse with 4+ Years experience in chair-side, sterilisation and reception duties. Certificate III in Dental Assisting obtained in 2022 and Diploma of Nursing finalised in October 2023. I have acquired great communication and time management skills during my time in the health industry.
I have worked aside my principle dentist for the majority of my four years in dentistry, teaching me extensive skills in a range of complex and general dentistry. I aspire to be the best I can be every day and love to complete any challenge thrown at me.
I have received impeccable reviews from staff members and patients during my student placements whilst earning my Diploma of Nursing.
I thoroughly enjoy working as a team or independently to get every task done effectively and efficiently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Dental Assistant
Refresh Smiles Dental
04.2019 - Current
During my time at Refresh Smiles Dental I have received a substantial amount on ongoing training as a Dental Assistant to assist where my skills are today. Working in a busy, fast paced environment has taught me to become a resilient worker along with exceptional skills under pressure with complex cases and a range of dentistry.
I have received regular reviews from my dentists within the clinic of 5 Stars for Professionalism, Presentability, Work Ethic, Infection Control and Chair-side skills. I thoroughly enjoy a challenging case and assisting patients to a healthy smile.
Duties: Chair side Assisting, Patient care, Preparing treatment rooms, Maintaining inventory, Instrument Sterilisation & Infection Control, Patient bookings and enquires, Use of Praktika systems, Surgical set up and assisting for Implants, Assisting for IV Sedation procedures.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Mater Education
South Brisbane10.2023
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Australian Dental Association Queensland
Bowen Hills, QLD04.2022
Skills
- HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
- HLTAID002 – Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID001 – Provide Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- BloodSafe eLearning Australia Clinical Transfusion Practice
Skills
- Professional communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Quick learner
- Infection control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Dental Reception
- Dental Assisting
- Sterilisation
- Praktika
- Phone Etiquette
Certification
Ally Moss (Semester 3 Facilitator)
Email: ally.moss2@mater.org.au
Ph number: 0413 316 763
Dr Louis Ding (Principle Dentist)
Email: dr_louis@hotmail.com
Ph number: 0413 708 118
Mater Diploma of Nursing Placements
Semester 1: Lota Court Retirement Village 120hrs
- Vitals
- ADLs
- Hand hygiene
- Admission and Discharge
- Clinical Handover
- Nutrition & feeding
- Clinical Documentation
Semester 2: MPHB 10East (Urology, Gynaecology, ENT & Plastics) 120hrs
- Vitals
- ADLs
- Medication administration inc subcutaneous injections & Intravenous Therapy
- Neurological observations
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Urinalysis & specimen collection
- Pre-op and Post-op patient care
- Removal of PIVC
- Nasogastric Tube
- Care Plans
Semester 3: Mater Mothers Postnatal L11, Mater Rehabilitation Unit, Belmont Private Hospital, Mater Centre for Neurosciences 160hrs
- Vitals
- ADLs
- Indwelling urinary catheter care
- Medication administration inc subcutaneous injections & Intravenous Therapy
- Diabetes management
- Bathing and Dressing Baby
- Prepare formula for feeding
- Wound care – Simple and Complex dressings
- Wound care – Removal of Sutures, Clips and Drain
- Neurological observations
- Performing electrocardiogram
- Clinical Documentation & Handover
Timeline
Senior Dental Assistant
Refresh Smiles Dental
04.2019 - Current
Diploma of Nursing -
Mater Education
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Australian Dental Association Queensland
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