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Marie griffiths

Bournemouth,England

Summary

Registered Dental Nurse with 15 years of experience in outstanding patient care. Builds rapport with patients from arrival to treatment delivery. Completes procedures to strict CQC standards. Holds national diploma in dental nursing.

A good team player but able to work effectively on my own initiative.

Train new members of staff passing on my knowledge and experience.

i have experience in Bicon dental implants,orthodontics,cosmetic dentistry,sedation.

i love a challenge and put everything into my role as a dental nurse.


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Dental nurse

robinsons dental practice
Christchurch , Dorset
07.2007 - Current
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
  • Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
  • Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Greeted patients and helped with completing intake and consent forms.
  • Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
  • Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
  • Provided excellent patient care from arrival to treatment completion.

Cook

Amethyst day nursery
Christchurch
03.2005 - 07.2007
  • Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
  • Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
  • Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
  • Changed and sanitised surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared home cooked food for children ages 2/5 years portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Updated menus regularly, catering to range of dietary requirements
  • health and safety

Cleaner

Avon reach nursing home
Christchurch
03.2005 - 08.2005
  • Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
  • Followed health and safety standards governing correct use of chemicals.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Wiped down fixtures to remove built-up dust and maintain appearance.
  • Sanitised communal areas.

Health care assistant

st albans nursing home
Christchurch
05.1999 - 03.2005
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning patients rooms
  • Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.

Hairstylist

bigwigs hair design
Bournemouth
09.1996 - 07.1998
  • Coloured hair using permanent, semi-permanent and natural dyes to suit client needs.
  • Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
  • Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
  • Answsed phone calls daily to book appointments
  • Shampooed, conditioned and treated hair.

Education

National certificate - dental nurse

Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole
01.2011 - 11.2011

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Excellent patient care
  • Infection Control
  • Chairside support procedures
  • Computer literate
  • Dental instruments expertise
  • Exam room setups
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Medical records management
  • Chairside assisting
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

  • i love being out doors with my son,camping beach walks.gardening,cooking

Certification

NVQ level 2 in health care

NVQ level 2 in hairdressing

National diploma in dental nursing.


Timeline

National certificate - dental nurse

Bournemouth and Poole College
01.2011 - 11.2011

Dental nurse

robinsons dental practice
07.2007 - Current

Cook

Amethyst day nursery
03.2005 - 07.2007

Cleaner

Avon reach nursing home
03.2005 - 08.2005

Health care assistant

st albans nursing home
05.1999 - 03.2005

Hairstylist

bigwigs hair design
09.1996 - 07.1998
Marie griffiths