Alexis Vaughn
Antioch
Summary
Compassionate Dental Assistant with over 4.5 years in pediatric dentistry. Expertise in sterilization protocols and infection control, ensuring safe and effective patient care. Anticipates doctors' needs and prepares instruments for efficient procedures. Creates a supportive environment for young patients, enhancing their comfort and overall experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Temporarily/ Fill-In Dental Assistant
Songbird Pediatric Dentistry/Up Pediatric Dentistry
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated front desk and clinical operations in busy pediatric dental practice, enhancing patient experience and office efficiency.
- Adapted to various roles and team dynamics, ensuring seamless workflow while assisting chairside and managing front office tasks.
- Assisted pediatric dentists during procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments and equipment for patient safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and materials before appointments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Franklin Pediatric Dentistry
04.2021 - Current
- Supported daily clinical operations by preparing and sterilizing instruments, sanitizing treatment rooms, and restocking supplies, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative care, and clearly explain treatment procedures and home care instructions.
- Efficiently support daily clinical operations by preparing and sterilizing instruments, sanitizing treatment rooms, and restocking supplies to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Also handles front desk responsibilities such as scheduling and confirming patient appointments.
Education
High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Responder License, Health Science Classes
Harpeth High School
Kingston Springs, TNRegistered Dental Assistant License - RDA Certification, CPR Certification, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification, Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville, TNSkills
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment coordination
- Patient care
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Radiology assistance
- Infection control
- Patient scheduling
- Office administration
- Cross-training
- Oral health education
Timeline
Dental Assistant Temporarily/ Fill-In Dental Assistant
Songbird Pediatric Dentistry/Up Pediatric Dentistry
02.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Franklin Pediatric Dentistry
04.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Responder License, Health Science Classes
Harpeth High School
Registered Dental Assistant License - RDA Certification, CPR Certification, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification, Radiology Certification, Coronal Polishing Certification
Tennessee College of Applied Technology