Passionate Dental Hygienist with 7 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Nurse
National School Oral Health Program Kuwait
Kuwait
09.2015 - Current
Examined patient's mouth by oral examinations, throat and pharynx to refer abnormalities to dentist.
Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
Interpreted routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities.
Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
Assisted Root Canal Treatment
Sterilizing Instruments
Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
Taught patients oral hygiene strategies and offered nutritional counseling to maintain oral health.
Worked closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers to guide patient safely through postoperative period.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
karothukuzhy Hospital
aluva
07.2009 - 03.2011
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
Cared for pre-term infants in Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Malik Dinar Charitable Hospital
kasaragod
06.2008 - 06.2009
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
Cared for pre-term infants in Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Govt.Girls Higher Secondary School
Perumbavoor
07.1992 - 04.2002
High School Diploma -
Salem Vocational Higher Secondary
Vengola
06.2002 - 03.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Malik Dinar Charitable Hospital
Kasargod
01.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
Dental disease management
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Timeline
Dental Nurse
National School Oral Health Program Kuwait
09.2015 - Current
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
karothukuzhy Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2011
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Malik Dinar Charitable Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Malik Dinar Charitable Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Salem Vocational Higher Secondary
06.2002 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Govt.Girls Higher Secondary School
07.1992 - 04.2002
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