KIALA SAUNDERS
Forest
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Dental Assistant
Jet Dental
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- 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.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Housekeeping
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Academic Advisor
Liberty University Call Center
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- used Microsoft 360 software
Home Care Provider
Consumer Direct Care Network
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
Education
Word of Life Bible Institute -
Word of Life Bible Institute
Hudson, FL01.2021
High School Diploma -
Lynchburg, VA01.2020
Skills
- Initiative
- Surgical setup
- Adaptable
- Problem solver
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Good listener
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient relations
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chairside assistance
- Taking X-rays
Timeline
Temp Dental Assistant
Jet Dental
01.2024 - Current
Academic Advisor
Liberty University Call Center
01.2023 - 11.2024
Home Care Provider
Consumer Direct Care Network
01.2021 - 01.2022
Housekeeping
Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Word of Life Bible Institute -
Word of Life Bible Institute
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