Andra Gabriela Purice
Dental Nurse
Solihull
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Results-driven and detail-oriented team player with a strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. Skilled at effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated track record of exceeding targets and achieving success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with practical experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a quick capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Dental Nurse
Great Hampton Dental
Birmingham, West Midlands
02.2024 - Current
- Actively contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among dental team members.
- Collaborated with dental team members to develop customized care plans for optimum patient results.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on dental equipment, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or technical issues.
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures, anticipating dentist needs and preventing interruptions in workflow efficiency.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Implantology knowledge and experience
- Orthodontics
- Processing and sterilisation of dental instruments
- Maintained detailed patient records accurately, ensuring data privacy regulations compliance and facilitating seamless coordination among dental staff.
- Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
- Increased patient satisfaction with timely scheduling, confirmation calls, and follow-up reminders.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety by adhering strictly to established protocols and guidelines for infection control, radiation exposure minimization, and hazardous materials handling.
- Coordinated nursing care with pre-operative team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
- Improved infection control standards by meticulously sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Managed dental emergencies calmly, providing prompt assistance to the dentist while comforting distressed patients.
Dental Nurse
Acocks Green Dental Practice
Acocks Green , Birmingham
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Taught patients oral hygiene strategies and offered nutritional counseling to maintain oral health.
- Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Worked closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers to guide patient safely through postoperative period.
- Utilized knowledge of established professional nursing concepts and principles of practices to determine and assess medical needs of patients.
- Examined patient's mouth by oral examinations, throat and pharynx to refer abnormalities to dentist.
- Coordinated nursing care with pre-operative team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
- Operated equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to maintain good working order.
- Interpreted routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities.
- Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Head Dental Assistant
Acocks Green Dental Practice
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentist by sterilizing and delivering dental instruments to treatment room.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentist by managing medical emergencies.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Educated patients by giving oral care hygiene and plaque control instructions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Bhandal Dental Practice
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Interpreted routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities.
- Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Coordinated nursing care with pre-operative team to achieve defined patient outcomes.
- Worked closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers to guide patient safely through postoperative period.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Operated equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to maintain good working order.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Fragrance Sales Associate
Flair LTD
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes in order to provide best possible service for all customer needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Managed efficient cash register operations, including scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Worked with diligence to regularly meet or exceed special targets, including credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Beauty Advisor
Chanel, Selfridges Birmingham
01.2020 - 03.2020
Beauty Sales Advisor
Engaging faces LTD
08.2019 - 12.2019
Cleaning Services
Mark Nash
05.2018 - 04.2019
Pet Shop Sales Advisor
Animax SRL
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable sales and product changes in order to provide best possible service for all customer needs
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
- Developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Cleaning the cages of the animals (parrots, rabbits, hamsters, fish tanks)
- Merchandising pet products
- Keeping the store clean
- Outstanding costumer service
- Assessed client needs to determine and suggest relevant product solutions in alignment with client budgets and schedules
- Provided pricing information to customers regarding specific products
- Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Recommended appropriate products to meet customers' individual needs.
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays that drive sales.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Analyzed inventory trends to order appropriate stock quantities.
- Managed and engaged with staff during daily duties to monitor performance and adherence to policies and training.
- Drove sales through companion animal adoptions and related product recommendations.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Nurse Volunteer
Piatra Neamt Hospital
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
- Worked collaboratively with mental health volunteers to facilitate integration between primary care and mental health and improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed and offered nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responded to requests for assistance.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Completed paperwork and evaluation forms to document patient interactions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to help physician get ready for procedures.
- Triaged patients based on vital signs and rapid assessment.
- Carried laboratory specimens, results and charts to appropriate departments.
- Assisted primary care provider with procedures by preparing appropriate instruments and sterile field.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Supplied care instructions and educational materials to inform patients of care plan and next steps.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
Education
Level 3 Diploma In Dental Nursing - Dental Assisting
Education For Dental
Dudley 05.2021 - 08.2022
Marketing and accountant - undefined
High school
Piatra Neamt 09.2011 - 2014.06
GRADUATION DIPLOMA - Nurse Responsable For General Care
SCOALA SANITARA POSTLICEALA PIATRA NEAMT
PIATRA NEAMT 09.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
Patient care excellence
Oral hygiene education
Digital Scanning (iTero)
Implants
Orthodontic
Record keeping
Interests
cycling
swimming
cooking
Gym
Timeline
Dental Nurse
Great Hampton Dental
02.2024 - Current
Head Dental Assistant
Acocks Green Dental Practice
01.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Nurse
Acocks Green Dental Practice
11.2022 - 12.2023
Trainee Dental Nurse
Bhandal Dental Practice
05.2021 - 11.2022
Level 3 Diploma In Dental Nursing - Dental Assisting
Education For Dental
05.2021 - 08.2022
Fragrance Sales Associate
Flair LTD
11.2020 - 02.2021
Beauty Advisor
Chanel, Selfridges Birmingham
01.2020 - 03.2020
Beauty Sales Advisor
Engaging faces LTD
08.2019 - 12.2019
Cleaning Services
Mark Nash
05.2018 - 04.2019
Pet Shop Sales Advisor
Animax SRL
09.2015 - 02.2018
GRADUATION DIPLOMA - Nurse Responsable For General Care
SCOALA SANITARA POSTLICEALA PIATRA NEAMT
09.2014 - 08.2017
Nurse Volunteer
Piatra Neamt Hospital
02.2014 - 07.2017
Marketing and accountant - undefined
High school
09.2011 - 2014.06
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