Jaelyn Bell
Galax
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
Galax
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported the implementation of individualized care plans for clients.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the team.
Dental Assistant
Wytheville Dental Group
Wytheville
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted dentists in patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Sterilized dental instruments to maintain safety standards.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Orthodontic Assistant
Woods Orthodontics
Galax
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared and sanitized instruments and equipment for dental treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic care practices.
- Maintained patient records and managed appointment scheduling efficiently.
- Assisted orthodontists in patient procedures and chairside support.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Education
Carroll County High School
Hillsville, VAX-Ray Certification - Radiology
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VACPR - CPR
American Safety And Health Institute
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Medical record keeping
- Patient education
- Digital X-ray imaging
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Time management
- Treatment room breakdown
- Clinical support
- Dental terminology
- Dental procedure preparation
- Oral surgery assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wytheville Dental Group
10.2023 - 07.2025
Orthodontic Assistant
Woods Orthodontics
05.2022 - 10.2023
Carroll County High School
X-Ray Certification - Radiology
Wytheville Community College
CPR - CPR
American Safety And Health Institute