Jillian Jones
Addis
Summary
Resourceful -Dedicated -Team Player -Problem Solver -Efficient -Personal Responsibility
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Explanded duty dental assistant
Afforfable smiles
Baton Rouge
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists with patient examinations and procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for use.
- Supported dental hygienists during cleanings and preventive care sessions.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Managed patient records and scheduling using dental software systems.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in the clinic.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Baton Rouge Periodontics & Implants
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed CPR certification training.
- Assisted chairside in maintaining sterile conditions during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health regulations
- Assisted dentists during periodontal procedures and implant surgeries.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for patient treatments.
- Ensured proper sterilization of dental instruments to maintain hygiene standards in the clinic.
- Recorded and monitored patients' vital signs during clinical assessments to ensure accurate health evaluations.
- Took accurate dental impressions with alginate, facilitating precise treatment planning and improving patient outcomes
- Ability to accurately record and monitor patients' vital signs
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices, enhancing patient understanding and promoting recovery
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Taylor Dental Care
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted Chariside with daily tasks in a team environment.
- Managed patient records using dental management software for accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented patient medical histories and vital signs to support effective treatment planning.
- Organized dental supply inventory to ensure readiness for procedures, ensuring availability of necessary materials for procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care practices.
- Managed patient records using dental management software for accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained dental supply inventory
- Scheduling experience
- Managed patient records using dental management software to enhance accuracy and streamline workflow.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Fontenot Family Dentistry
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Assist Chairside
- Assisted dentist chairside during procedures
- Educated patients on dental hygiene practices and benefits of regular checkups to promote oral health
- Obtained precise dental impressions and diagnostic x-rays to assist in treatment planning
- Maintained standard of care to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures
Caregiver
Personal Care Taker
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and their families.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Acadia Area Career College
Carencro, LA 08.2012 - 01.2013
Diploma -
Beau Chene High School
Arnaudville, LASkills
- Radiographic techniques
- Time management
- Clinical support
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient scheduling
- Patient education
- Dental impressions
- Patient relationship management
- Supply restocking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Instrument preparation
- Four-handed procedures
- Oral surgery
- Treatment coordination
Timeline
Explanded duty dental assistant
Afforfable smiles
01.2025 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
Baton Rouge Periodontics & Implants
03.2024 - 12.2024
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Taylor Dental Care
01.2019 - 05.2020
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Fontenot Family Dentistry
10.2017 - 07.2019
Caregiver
Personal Care Taker
08.2013 - 09.2017
Dental Assistant Program -
Acadia Area Career College
08.2012 - 01.2013
Diploma -
Beau Chene High School