Colton Henze
Nashville
Summary
Dedicated US Navy Corpsman with expertise in patient care, triage, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and optimize processes in high-pressure environments.
Detail-oriented dental assistant with strong skills in equipment sterilization and inventory management. Successfully streamlined supply ordering processes and enhanced team collaboration, ensuring efficient patient care and compliance with health standards.
Compassionate and adaptable healthcare professional with experience in emergency medical care, dental care and patient education. Known for strong team collaboration and dental knowledge, ready to leverage expertise to support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy Corpsman (Dental Assistant)
United States Navy, USN
Naples, Italy
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered first aid and medical support in high-pressure environments.
- Assisted in triaging patients to prioritize care and optimize resource allocation.
- Conducted routine health assessments, ensuring compliance with Navy health standards.
- Coordinated logistics for medical supplies and equipment during training exercises.
- Assisted in endodontic procedures by preparing instruments and materials, ensuring a sterile environment.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and preventive measures for oral health.
- Ensured proper sterilization of dental instruments using autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners.
- Monitored inventory levels of sterilization supplies and reordered as necessary to maintain workflow.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely supply availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Coordinated receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming supplies in compliance with safety standards.
- Streamlined ordering processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times for procurement activities.
- Oversaw distribution of supplies to various departments, ensuring accuracy in fulfillment and delivery timelines.
- Trained new team members on proper handling of materials and adherence to operational protocols.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory systems to maintain accurate records and support accountability measures.
- Used identification tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items.
US Navy Corpsman (Dental Assistant)
United States Navy, USN
Okinawa, Japan
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with dentists to interpret specifications for accurate product delivery.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing compliance with care recommendations.
- Conducted routine health assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure readiness and wellbeing.
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to established protocols and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging supplies for procedures.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize material usage and minimize waste.
- Managed appointment scheduling, optimizing office efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate information collection and efficient workflow.
Education
No Degree - Special Subjects
South College
Nashville, TN06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Health Science
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Triage and assessment
- Combat stress management
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral health education
- Dental impressions
- Patient services
Accomplishments
- Mentored over 50 dental assistants.
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Skillfully assisted in completion of 14000 dental procedures worth 1.1 million dollars across three different specialties, which earned a 100% patient satisfaction rate.
- Screened and vaccinated 1700 beneficiaries for COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu shot.
- Service led to an operational dental readiness of 98%
- Managed 3000 line items of supply inventory, ensuring uninterrupted capabilities.
- Executed 1318 radiology studies and trained 7 personnel in advanced cone beam tomography imaging.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting National Board - 2019-Current
Timeline
US Navy Corpsman (Dental Assistant)
United States Navy, USN
03.2023 - 08.2025
US Navy Corpsman (Dental Assistant)
United States Navy, USN
03.2019 - 03.2023
No Degree - Special Subjects
South College
Bachelor of Science - Sports And Health Science
American Military University