Jenny Thompson
Penistone,BNS
Summary
Dedicated dental professional with over 14 years experience with extensive expertise in sterilisation protocols, teeth whitening procedures, and paediatric dentistry. Proficient in maintaining dental equipment and ensuring cross-infection control, while demonstrating advanced knowledge of dental software and NHS procedures. Committed to ethical conduct and excellent patient care, with a strong focus on communication proficiency and resilience under pressure. Career goals include further enhancing skills in clinical teamwork and surgical procedure support to contribute effectively to patient health outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dental nurse/ Lead receptionist
Carholme group
Barnsley, England
2012.01 - 2026.04
- Maintained clean and tidy work area; facilitated a sanitary environment conducive to healthcare services.
- Provided information to patients about good oral health care, boosting their understanding of preventive measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
- Offered post-operative instructions under dentist's supervision, enhancing patient recovery process.
- Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring immediate medical attention for patients.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
- Supported dentists during procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
Residential care worker
Goldsbrough home care
Penistone and surrounding areas, Barnsley
2008.01 - 2011.08
- Partnered closely with multi-disciplinary teams, improved overall standard of care provided.
- Maintained a clean and safe living space through regular cleaning duties.
- Regularly updated records, ensuring accurate documentation regarding each resident's condition and progress.
- Physically assisted residents around the facility with mobility issues promoting independence where possible.
- Provided assistance for daily activities to improve clients' lifestyles.
- Provided end-of-life care with compassion and empathy to ease the transitioning process for dying residents and their families.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, maintaining optimal health levels for each resident.
- Assisted with medication administration, improving overall health management.
- Helped individuals manage personal hygiene tasks; this led to better self-esteem among residents.
Waitress assistant
Wards fish and chips
Penistone, Barnsley
2002.05 - 2008.07
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring prompt service during busy times.
- Managed cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate billing process for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness in serving and dining area for hygienic environment.
- Prepared hot beverages for customers on demand, increasing overall satisfaction rate.
- Contributed to restaurant ambiance by thoroughly cleaning all areas before opening hours.
- Enhanced customer service by promptly taking orders and delivering food.
- Followed health regulations whilst handling food, promoting safe practices.
Bar staff member
Penistone Royal British Legion
Penistone, Barnsley
2005.06 - 2008.03
- Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
- Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
- Made cocktails for customer enjoyment.
- Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
- Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Rotated stock regularly, reducing waste from expired products.
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
- Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
- Managed customer disputes effectively, preserving the business reputation.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
- Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, P.E, Music
Penistone Grammer School
Penistone, Barnsley 2000.09 - 2005.07
NVQ Level 2 - Health And Social Care
City & Guilds
Barnsley 2008.01 - 2011.07
Diploma of Higher Education- Level 3 diploma - Dental Care
Barnsley College
Barnsley 2012.01 - 2014.07
Online Certificates - Dental Care
Online Courses Agilio Website
Barnsley 2012.01 -
Skills
- Sterilisation protocols awareness
- Teeth whitening procedures
- Dental care knowledge
- Maintaining dental equipment
- Tooth whitening process understanding
- Dental software literacy
- Oral examination assistance
- Radiography assistance
- Ethical conduct
- Paediatric dentistry experience
- Clinical teamwork
- Instrument cleaning and sterilisation
- Knowledge of cqc standards
- Basic life support training
- Dental charting proficiency
- Surgical procedures support
- Understanding of nhs procedures
- X-Ray processing and development
- Endodontic procedure competence
- Root canal therapy support
- Communication with children
- Cross-Infection control
- Online booking management
- Impression material mixing
- Client confidentiality assurance
- Periodontal procedure assistance
- Bridgework assistance
- Teeth cleaning expertise
- Verbal and written Communication
- Patient record keeping
- Dental x-ray operation
- Pain management techniques
- Instrument preparation
- Advanced [System] knowledge
- Infection Control
- Sealant application
- Excellent patient care
- Time efficiency
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental material knowledge
- Resilience under pressure
- Paediatric dentistry
- Use of dental software
- Patient empathy
- Communication proficiency
- Flexible
- Infant cpr trained
- CPR
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Child CPR and first aid
- Paediatric cpr
- Pediatric cpr trained
- CPR administering
- Paediatric cpr training
- Administering CPR
- Emergency CPR
- First Aid & CPR
- Baby CPR
- Adult AED and CPR
- Adult safeguarding training
- Child safeguarding certificate
- Child safeguarding
- Child safety and safeguarding
Affiliations
- horses, archery, music, movies
Certification
I am currently GDC registered and have continuous education in Dental Nursing with certificates in , record keeping , waste management, cross infection control along with many others
Timeline
Dental nurse/ Lead receptionist
Carholme group
2012.01 - 2026.04
Diploma of Higher Education- Level 3 diploma - Dental Care
Barnsley College
2012.01 - 2014.07
Online Certificates - Dental Care
Online Courses Agilio Website
2012.01 -
Residential care worker
Goldsbrough home care
2008.01 - 2011.08
NVQ Level 2 - Health And Social Care
City & Guilds
2008.01 - 2011.07
Bar staff member
Penistone Royal British Legion
2005.06 - 2008.03
Waitress assistant
Wards fish and chips
2002.05 - 2008.07
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, P.E, Music
Penistone Grammer School
2000.09 - 2005.07