Claire Nelson
Callington,Cornwall
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with many years of experience in the dental arena specialising in patient care and clinical support, known for adaptability, diligence and professionalism. Expertise in equipment sterilisation and strict compliance with regulations. Dedicated to promoting patient well-being through comprehensive care and support services.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social Care Assessor
Devon County Council
Kingsbridge and Ivybridge, Devon
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed complex care cases for Devon County Council in Kingsbridge and Ivybridge.
- Assessed clients' needs under Care Act 2014, following council policies.
- Implemented client-centred approach to address immediate and long-term needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of assessment criteria to ensure fair evaluations.
- Collaborated with assessors to guarantee consistency in evaluation processes.
Classroom Teacher
Pensilva Primary School
Liskeard, Cornwall
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality primary education for Year 1 and Year 2, adhering to Teachers' Standards.
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with curriculum requirements for comprehensive coverage.
- Marked assignments promptly, providing constructive feedback to enhance student performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyse data and develop effective instructional strategies.
Supply Primary Teacher and Online Tutor
Randstad Education Recruitment Agency
Plymouth
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Delivered online tutoring focused on upper KS2 English and Maths through National Tuition Programme.
- Supported daily supply teaching for Years 1 to 6, upholding educational standards.
- Implemented flexible teaching approaches to address challenges posed by COVID-19.
- Prepared lesson resources including worksheets, presentations, and interactive games.
Preschool teacher
Tamar Valley Preschool
Calstock, Cornwall
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated transformation of local pack-away preschool into Outstanding in All Areas in 2019.
- Collaborated with dedicated team to prevent closure of preschool.
- Contributed to development of effective strategies for enhanced educational outcomes.
Classroom Teacher
Milton Abbot Primary School
Tavistock, Devon
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Facilitated learning in Year 3/4 class for maternity cover, ensuring compliance with Teachers' standards and integration of National Curriculum 2014.
Classroom Teacher
Outwoods Primary School
Atherstone, Warwickshire
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Functioned as Year 3 class teacher to cover long-term absence.
Achieved completion of NQT induction in temporary position.
Anticipated move back to West Country following role.
Supply Teacher
Hays
Coventry
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed long-term sickness cover assignment as Primary Teacher, in accordance with Teachers' standards and principles of individual schools.
- Prepared teaching materials ahead of time for smooth-running lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades, aiding in efficient administration tasks.
- Fostered positive student-teacher relationships to encourage student participation.
- Carried out duties outside of classroom such as playground supervision or assembly organisation.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst interacting with students, staff and parents alike.
- Adapted teaching methods for students' individual learning needs.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues for curriculum planning and execution.
Classroom Teacher
Wheelwright Lane Primary School
Coventry
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Transitioned to larger school environment during NQT period to enhance collaborative opportunities
- Marked assignments promptly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and behaviour issues.
- Prepared detailed lesson plans to meet curriculum requirements.
- Achieved improved attendance rates with proactive classroom management strategies.
- Facilitated open lines of communication with parents, contributing to supportive school community.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Full time student
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Full-time Bachelor of Education (Honours) primary teacher training course
- Completed assignments, special projects and group work on time and achieved good marks.
- Attended workshops and training sessions, enhancing practical skills relevant to coursework.
- Engaged in continuous self-directed learning to expand knowledge beyond standard curriculum.
Locum Qualified Dental Nurse
Self employed
Plymouth, Devon
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to ensure sanitary environments for healthcare services.
- Managed adequate inventory of dental supplies, preventing operational delays for between 30-50 patients scheduled for appointments, daily.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures to promote patient safety.
- Performed proper sterilization of dental instruments, ensuring optimal hygiene standards.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, extending its operational lifespan.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary equipment for streamlined dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists during complex oral procedures, enhancing overall efficiency in operations.
- Updated patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with confidentiality policies.
Qualified Dental Nurse
Dr John Moore
Plymouth, Devon
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Prepared patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
- Bolstered dentist efficiency with prompt provision of necessary notes and instruments.
- Delivered quality customer service, resulting in repeat appointments and referrals from satisfied patients.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in operating modern dental equipment, ensuring seamless operations.
- Enhanced practice reputation through professional and courteous patient interactions.
- Operated X-ray machine accurately for precise digital diagnostic imaging and completed radiography course ahead of Foundation Degree Course in Science and Dental Therapy at Portsmouth.
- Valuable and interesting experience gained by supporting cosmetic dentist who used Cerec Technology.
Qualified Dental Nurse
Dr Andrew Brown
Tavistock, Devon
11.2005 - 02.2008
- Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in operating modern dental equipment, ensuring seamless operations.
- Improved teamwork among dental staff through effective communication skills.
- Prepared patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
- Visits to local Kelly College with dentist to take impressions of students needing mouth guards for sports.
- Delivered quality customer service, resulting in repeat appointments and referrals from satisfied patients.
- Documented patient records diligently, facilitating accurate tracking of medical histories and treatments given.
- Maintained sterile environment in exam rooms to ensure strict compliance with infection control standards.
- Promoted high standards of oral hygiene for improved patient health and completed Oral Hygiene Education Course
- Bolstered dentist efficiency with prompt provision of necessary instruments and materials
- Provided comprehensive post-operative instructions to patients leading to swift recoveries, especially following surgical extractions completed by visiting oral surgeons from Maxillofacial at Derriford Hospital.
Qualified Dental Nurse
Paula Trower
Plymouth, Devon
03.2000 - 11.2005
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing unnecessary expenditure on dental supplies.
- Improved teamwork among dental staff through effective communication skills.
- Documented patient records diligently, facilitating accurate tracking of medical histories and treatments given.
- Prepared patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
- Participated actively in team meetings and training sessions, enhancing overall clinic performance.
- Promoted high standards of oral hygiene for improved patient health.
- Maintained sterile environment in exam rooms to ensure strict compliance with infection control standards.
- Supported dentists during both routine check-ups and specialised treatments for optimal results.
- Managed stock of dental materials and pharmaceuticals.
- Maintained clean, sterile practice environment to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Educated patients on postoperative dental care to accelerate healing process.
Qualified Dental Nurse
Andrew Brown
Tavistock, Devon
05.1998 - 11.2000
- Enhanced practice reputation through professional and courteous patient interactions.
- Supported dentists during both routine check-ups and specialized treatments for optimal results.
- Maintained sterile environment in exam rooms to ensure strict compliance with infection control standards.
- Documented patient records diligently, facilitating accurate tracking of medical histories and treatments given.
- Helped to close surgery, treatment rooms and reception area at end of day.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
- Replenished sundries and ordered low-stock items.
- Accurately and efficiently decontaminated and sterilised dental devices for continued hygiene compliance.
- Carried out varied chair-side support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intra-oral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Completed training and qualified with NEBDN certification.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Dr A Izapanah & Dr S Majlessi
Saltash, Cornwall
06.1997 - 05.1998
- Handled administrative duties efficiently for streamlined office operations.
- Ensured cleanliness in dental surgery area by regularly sanitizing equipment.
- Adhered to all relevant ethical codes and regulations within practice settings.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, avoiding stock shortages or wastage of resources.
- Manual development of x-rays taken by dentists.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Primary Teaching
University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 09.2012 - 07.2015
Access to HE Diploma - English, maths, science, sociology & psychology
Adult Education Cornwall
Liskeard, Cornwall 09.2011 - 07.2012
Dental Radiography - Radiography
Online Course and an Exeter Centre Exam
Exeter, Devon 10.2008 - 03.2009
Oral Health Educator - Diet and Health
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth 03.2008 - 07.2008
Qualified Dental Nurse - Dentistry
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth 11.1997 - 05.1999
A-Levels - English Literature and Home Economics
Callington School and Community College
Callington, Cornwall 09.1993 - 07.1995
GCSEs -
Callington School and Community College
Callington, Cornwall 09.1991 - 07.1993
Skills
- Patient care
- Professional attitude
- Clinical chair-side support
- Equipment sterilisation
- Adaptable
References
- Amanda, Crosby, Line Manager, amanda.crosby@devon.gov.uk Devon County Council Community Social Care Team
- Chris, Painter, Character reference, revchrispainter@hotmail.com
I'm sure some of the dentists from the past who perhaps haven't retired yet would willingly confirm my work history, diligence and competence, but I have not seen or spoken with them for a long time.
Affiliations
- Walking my dogs, running, pilates, mountain/ trail biking with my partner Ade, Hyrox workouts, cooking, eating out, movies, reading and pastel painting
Certification
NEBDN certificate
OHE
Radiography
Currently working towards 50 hours CPD having spoken to GDC end of December 2025 about re-registration.
Timeline
Social Care Assessor
Devon County Council
01.2023 - 01.2026
Classroom Teacher
Pensilva Primary School
04.2022 - 01.2023
Supply Primary Teacher and Online Tutor
Randstad Education Recruitment Agency
09.2018 - 01.2023
Preschool teacher
Tamar Valley Preschool
04.2018 - 07.2019
Classroom Teacher
Milton Abbot Primary School
12.2017 - 04.2018
Classroom Teacher
Outwoods Primary School
01.2017 - 07.2017
Supply Teacher
Hays
02.2016 - 02.2017
Classroom Teacher
Wheelwright Lane Primary School
09.2015 - 02.2016
Full time student
University of Gloucestershire
09.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor's degree - Primary Teaching
University of Gloucestershire
09.2012 - 07.2015
Access to HE Diploma - English, maths, science, sociology & psychology
Adult Education Cornwall
09.2011 - 07.2012
Locum Qualified Dental Nurse
Self employed
04.2009 - 09.2011
Dental Radiography - Radiography
Online Course and an Exeter Centre Exam
10.2008 - 03.2009
Oral Health Educator - Diet and Health
Derriford Hospital
03.2008 - 07.2008
Qualified Dental Nurse
Dr John Moore
02.2008 - 03.2009
Qualified Dental Nurse
Dr Andrew Brown
11.2005 - 02.2008
Qualified Dental Nurse
Paula Trower
03.2000 - 11.2005
Qualified Dental Nurse
Andrew Brown
05.1998 - 11.2000
Qualified Dental Nurse - Dentistry
Derriford Hospital
11.1997 - 05.1999
Trainee Dental Nurse
Dr A Izapanah & Dr S Majlessi
06.1997 - 05.1998
A-Levels - English Literature and Home Economics
Callington School and Community College
09.1993 - 07.1995
GCSEs -
Callington School and Community College
09.1991 - 07.1993