Morgana McDermott
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in nursing fundamentals, patient centred care and infection control. Dental Assisting background with thirteen years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Currently working towards a Bachelor of Nursing. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Extensive knowledge regarding infection control and preventing cross contamination. Skilled at delivering superior care during a high-volume task load and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Centre Maroochydore
03.2018 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
1300Smiles
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dental for Windows while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Roma Dental Centre
09.2010 - 10.2017
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Johns
Roma, QLD11.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Medical Charting
- Time Management
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Advising and Educating Patients
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR and First Aid
- Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Centre Maroochydore
03.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
1300Smiles
10.2017 - 02.2018
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Roma Dental Centre
09.2010 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
St Johns
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR and First Aid
- Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening
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