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SAVAHNA DAWSON

SAVAHNA DAWSON

Summary

Detail-oriented and compassionate Dental Assistant with 3 years of hands-on experience in a high-paced clinical environment, seeking to transition into a Support Work role. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional patient care, manage administrative tasks, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven skills in communication, problem-solving, and patient advocacy, complemented by a strong commitment to enhancing individual well-being. Adept at adapting to new challenges, with a passion for supporting diverse populations and contributing to a positive and supportive environment. Eager to leverage a background in healthcare and a genuine dedication to service in a new role focused on providing comprehensive support and assistance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Avenue Dental Baringa
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for many procedures daily.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

BARISTA

Old Bean Espresso Bar
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.

Education

CERTIFICATE III HOSPITALITY

CERT III INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WORK
SKILLS GENERATION
12.2024

Certificate III in Childcare and Early Learning - undefined

CHANCELLOR STATE COLLEGE
06.2021

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Training delivery
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Support
  • Patient Services
  • Procedure Support
  • Dental Terminology
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Patient Flow Management

Otherexperience

Volunteering - I have volunteered many times within a local church, with cooking, cleaning, hosting people, child minding, preparing services, also during fundraisers

References

  • ALEISHA EASTMURE, RECEPTION LEADER, Avenue Dental Baringa, +61 407 441 950
  • ALISON HAMMOND, PRACTISE MANAGER, Avenue Dental Baringa
  • DR GREGORY FINE, Principal Dentist, Avenue Dental Baringa, +61 422 578 596

Timeline

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Avenue Dental Baringa
01.2021 - 08.2024

BARISTA

Old Bean Espresso Bar
01.2018 - 01.2021

CERTIFICATE III HOSPITALITY

CERT III INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WORK

Certificate III in Childcare and Early Learning - undefined

CHANCELLOR STATE COLLEGE

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