Ellie-Mae Hartley
Worksop,Notts
Summary
Experienced Dental Nurse professional demonstrating strengths in patient comfort, teamwork and attention to detail. Adapts quickly to changing clinical demands through strong communication and practical problem-solving. Committed to consistent care, safety and reliable support.
Patients interests always come first.
Calm dental nurse also with strengths in infection control, chair-side support and patient reassurance. Supports surgical and routine treatment, clinical notes and digital scanning. Focused on safe practice, clear communication and positive patient care.
Happy to work alone or as a team.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Dental nurse
Creswell Dental Surgery
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
2017.07 - Current
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Provided information to patients about good oral health care, boosting their understanding of preventive measures.
- Able to carry out a plaque score percentage and carry out plans to eliminate plaque.
- Able to take clinical photographs including using intraoral mirrors , social media posts , videos , content creating.
- Able to take clinical scans , have previously used iTero scanner.
- Can use software such as Dentally and R4, able to pick up new softwares fast.
- Assisted by writing clinical notes for dentists before being checked over afterwards.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Took impressions of patients' teeth for study casts, aiding in treatment planning using both alginate and putty.
- Ensured adequate stock available.
- Providing patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Prepared surgery prior to patient's arrival.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Offered post-operative instructions under dentist's supervision, enhancing patient recovery process.
- Prioritised patient comfort, maximising client retention and satisfaction.
- Have used both digital and automatic X-Ray equipment.
- Explained dental procedures and reassured patients ahead of treatment.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Nationwide Dental Care
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2016.12 - 2017.07
- Enhanced patient experience by providing comforting chair-side assistance during procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment towards continuous professional development through regular training sessions.
- Provided support during dental emergencies, ensuring quick response times.
- Carried out sterilisation of dental instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
- Assisted in creating moulds for orthodontic appliances under dentist supervision, aiding successful treatments outcomes.
- Set up treatment rooms to prepare for check-ups, examinations and surgeries.
- Learned how dentistry worked.
- Learnt how to clinical chart.
- Worked with a large team of mainly females.
McDonald's Crew Member , Crew Trainer.
Mcdonalds Woodall Services
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2015.07 - 2016.12
- Worked fast and accurately to meet customer needs and service goals.
- Took cash and card payment at checkout, providing correct change and receipts when requested.
- Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Became a crew trainer - Leadership skills to new starters.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Dental Nurse Level 3 NEBDN
Nascot Dental Training Provider.
Online 2022.04 - 2023.04
Level 4 Apprenticeship - Oral Health Practitioner Level 4.
HM Government
Birmingham 2025.01 - 2026.07
GCSEs - English
Heritage High School
Clowne Derbyshire 2015.07 - 2015.07
Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths
Harriet Ellis
Online 2022.04 - 2023.04
Skills
- Surgical procedures support
- Client confidentiality assurance
- Cross-Infection control
- Alignate impressions
- iTero scanning
- Plaque scoring
- Clincal Photography
- Social Media / Content Creating
- OHI Talks
- Teamplayer
- Confident working alone or as a team
- Note taking
- Dental software literacy
- Assisted for many Inivsalign cases
Timeline
Level 4 Apprenticeship - Oral Health Practitioner Level 4.
HM Government
2025.01 - 2026.07
Higher National Diploma - Dental Nurse Level 3 NEBDN
Nascot Dental Training Provider.
2022.04 - 2023.04
Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths
Harriet Ellis
2022.04 - 2023.04
Dental nurse
Creswell Dental Surgery
2017.07 - Current
Trainee Dental Nurse
Nationwide Dental Care
2016.12 - 2017.07
McDonald's Crew Member , Crew Trainer.
Mcdonalds Woodall Services
2015.07 - 2016.12
GCSEs - English
Heritage High School
2015.07 - 2015.07