Lisa Donnelly
Glasgow,UK
Summary
GDC-registered Dental Nurse with over 25 years experience supporting clinicians in busy dental clinical settings. Extensive expertise in chairside assistance including dental implants & orthodontics, infection control, patient care, treatment planning and clinic coordination.
Highly skilled in assisting during complex and invasive procedures, maintaining sterile clinical environments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatment. A confident and calm communicator, experienced in patient care support & aftercare guidance, and clinical administration. Seeking to contribute strong clinical, organisational, and patient-focused skills within a high-quality dental setting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator
West Dental, Glasgow
Glasgow
2020.07 - 2026.02
- Provide chairside support during complex dental and surgical procedures in high-volume clinical environment
- Explain complex treatment plans clearly, discussing financial options, building rapport, and managing patient anxiety to drive treatment acceptance and ensure patient comfort. Monitor patient comfort, wellbeing, and safety throughout treatment
- Proficiency in 3D scanning, Dental Monitoring, Chairsyde, and Pearl AI.
- Accurately manage clinical documentation, consent forms, and patient records in line with regulatory requirements
- Coordinate clinic schedules to optimise workflow, efficiency, and patients throughout
- Oversee stock control of clinical supplies, consumables, and equipment
- Safely operate diagnostic and imaging equipment in accordance with radiation regulations
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in full compliance with infection control and health & safety standards
- Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, sterilisation, and clinical compliance at all times.
Dental Nurse
Vivian Mongey Dental Practice
Dublin, Ireland
1999.01 - 2020.02
- Assisted clinicians with routine dental procedures
- Maintained sterile clinical environments and adhered to infection control standards
- Supported reception duties and patient-facing administrative tasks
Education
Level 2 Certificate - Patient Care Coordinator
Dental Nurse Network
2024.07 - 2024.10
Certificate - Dental Nursing
Dublin Dental School & Hospital
1999.09 - 2001.06
Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Ireland 1996.09 - 1998.06
Leaving Certificate Examination -
Loreto College
Dublin, Ireland 1989.09 - 1995.06
Skills
- Chairside assistance for surgical and dental procedures
- Patient care coordinator
- Aseptic technique & infection control
- Patient preparation, reassurance & aftercare support
- Calm, empathetic communication
- Clinical room management
- Stock, equipment & consumables management
- Clinic coordination & scheduling
- Confidential record-keeping & regulatory compliance
- Team support in fast-paced, high-volume clinics
- 3D scanning skills
Dental Monitoring expertise
Familiarity with Chairsyde and Pearl AI
Affiliations
- Meditation, Live Music & Comedy Gigs, Travel & Cultural Exploration ( Scotland & Ireland)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 2 Certificate - Patient Care Coordinator
Dental Nurse Network
2024.07 - 2024.10
Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator
West Dental, Glasgow
2020.07 - 2026.02
Certificate - Dental Nursing
Dublin Dental School & Hospital
1999.09 - 2001.06
Dental Nurse
Vivian Mongey Dental Practice
1999.01 - 2020.02
Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Dublin Institute of Technology
1996.09 - 1998.06
Leaving Certificate Examination -
Loreto College
1989.09 - 1995.06