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REENU RAJU

REENU RAJU

Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

Compassionate Healthcare Assistant and Trainee Dental Nurse with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2033
2033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health Care Assistant

Wysecare Ltd, Liverpool, UK
Liverpool, North West England, Merseyside
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to average of 15 patients daily by assisting with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs for over 30 patients per shift, promptly reporting changes in patient conditions that contributed to timely interventions and effective care.
  • Assisted with mobility and positioning for 20+ patients each day, significantly reducing incidence of bedsores and improving overall patient comfort.
  • Contributed to meal preparation and supported dietary needs for 25 patients, ensuring adherence to nutritional guidelines and improving patient satisfaction with meals.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and supportive environment by following hygiene and infection control protocols, resulting in 0% infection rate among patients during tenure.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients through daily interactions, enhancing their overall well-being and contributing to positive care environment.
  • Assisted with medical tasks such as wound care, catheter care, and medication administration for up to 10 patients per shift, ensuring accuracy and adherence to care plans.
  • Logged through notes on patient information using Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) with 100% accuracy and communicated effectively with healthcare team, facilitating continuity of care and improving patient outcomes.
  • Accurately documented patient care meetings, shift changes, and team discussions. Ensured thorough records of care plans, treatment updates, and critical decisions while prioritizing confidentiality and precision.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Regent Dental Centre, Manchester, UK
Manchester , North West England, Greater Manchester
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained detailed patient records for future reference and treatment planning.
  • Supported oral health education initiatives, promoting improved public understanding of oral care practices.
  • Adhered to all relevant ethical codes and regulations within the practice settings.
  • Prepared dental materials as required by dentists, enhancing efficiency of procedures.

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist

Whitefield Orthodontic Clinic, Manchester, UK
Manchester, North West England, Greater Manchester
11.2024 - 02.2025

Clinical,Reception & Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Assisted orthodontists during 200+ procedures, including wire adjustments, modulus changes, and debonds.
  • Took OPG and Lateral cephalometric images as part of orthodontic diagnostics.
  • Assisted dentists with over 100 dental impressions for orthodontic treatment.
  • Prepared treatment rooms, sterilised instruments, and maintained infection control protocols.
  • Provided chairside assistance, ensuring smooth workflow and patient comfort for 20+ patients daily.
  • Accurately recorded patient information, medical histories, and treatment details for 500+ patients.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene, post-orthodontic care, and appliance maintenance.
  • Monitored stock levels and ordered orthodontic supplies as needed, ensuring 100% availability of critical materials.
  • Supported anxious patients by providing reassurance and compassionate care, handling 50+ cases.
  • Processed 75+ laboratory requests and managed orthodontic materials efficiently.
  • Welcomed and assisted 50+ patients daily, ensuring professional and friendly front desk experience.
  • Scheduled and managed over 500 orthodontic patient appointments using dental software.
  • Handled 30+ telephone and email enquiries daily, providing accurate information about treatments and procedures.
  • Processed payments and managed invoices efficiently.
  • Maintained patient records for 100+ cases, ensuring data confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
  • Coordinated with dental nurses and orthodontists to streamline patient flow, reducing waiting times by 20%.
  • Welcomed and assisted 50+ patients daily, ensuring professional and friendly front desk experience.

Junior Dentist

Dr.Praveen's Dental Clinic, Kerala, India
Kottayam
06 2019 - 03 2022
  • Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malfunctions of teeth, gums, and related oral structures for patients
  • Examine patients to define nature of condition, utilizing X-Rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures
  • Basic oral treatments including full mouth oral prophylaxis, temporary and permanent restorations, administer anesthetics to limit amount of pain experienced by patients during dental procedures
  • Extractions surgical and non-surgical, placing and removing sutures, replacing teeth using rotary hand instruments, debonding and delivering dental appliances for correction and prevention of malocclusion (Hawley's appliance and Essix retainers), medication, and surgical implements
  • Provided oral health education and advice on disease preventive measures including application of sealants to teeth
  • Assisting Senior Dentist in performing various dental procedures including Endodontic: Root Canal Treatments: Single and multiple sitting, Prosthodontic: Tooth preparation to receive crowns and bridges (Fixed Partial Dentures) and Removable Partial Dentures
  • Pedodontic: Pulp treatments and Periodontal treatment of medically compromised patients
  • Consistently handled over 50 patient records and appointment bookings daily, performing various clinical administrative duties to maintain efficient clinic workflow."
  • Evaluated patient needs and ensured quality care.

Junior Dentist

Paret Mar Ivanios Hospital, Kerala, India
Kottayam
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Examining patients and interpreting radiographs and diagnostic tests to determine type and extent of dental diseases, disabilities, and dysfunction
  • Restoring form and function of carious, fractured, or otherwise defective teeth
  • Knowledge of medical tools and equipment used in dental treatments
  • Assisting Senior dentists in performing other dental procedures.
  • Successfully handled scheduling of 50+ daily appointment calls, ensuring seamless operations and patient flow.

Internship

The Oxford Dental College, Karnataka, India
Bangalore
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed over 200 dental procedures, including root canal treatments, tooth preparations, and restorations (composite, amalgam, GIC, Miracle Mix), achieving 98% patient satisfaction rate.
  • Successfully carried out temporary restorations, pulp vitality testing, indirect pulp capping, pulpotomy, and pulpectomy procedures with minimal complications.
  • Managed fabrication and fitting of over 100 complete and partial dentures, as well as denture repairs and orthodontic appliances, improving patient functionality and comfort.
  • Completed over 150 wire and modulus changes, debondings, oral prophylaxis, and extractions, including orthodontic extractions and alveoloplasty, ensuring high clinical standards.
  • Treated dry sockets effectively and assisted in over 50 complex procedures, such as impactions, flap surgeries, and crown lengthening, contributing to improved surgical outcomes.
  • Applied pit and fissure sealants for decay prevention and engaged in community outreach, reaching over 500 individuals through dental awareness programs, free dental check-ups, treatment camps, and health education initiatives.
  • Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) - NVQ Level 7 - Faculty of Health And Social Care

University of Chester
Chester, Cheshire, England
01/2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Faculty of Dentistry

The Oxford Dental College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)
Bangalore, India
01/2012 - 01.2017

Higher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Education - CBSE

Vimalambika Public English Medium School (Central Board of Secondary Education - New Delhi)
Kottayam, Kerala
01.2010 - 01.2012

GED - Senior Secondary Education - CBSE

Our Own English High School
Dubai,UAE
01.2010 -

Skills

  • Organisational Skills
  • Leadership
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Good time management
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other basic computer skills
  • Regulatory Knowledge -Infection Control, Health and Safety Regulations, Dental compliance standards
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptable
  • Excellent hand skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Nursing skills
  • Minute - taking

Certification

  • Online Health and Social Care Training successfully completed
  • Enhanced DBS and Police Clearance Certificate obtained.
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID, Hep B , Chickenpox etc.

Miscellaneous

Available to work full-time / part-time and during weekends.

Already enrolled in the NEBDN accredited dental nursing course.

 References available upon request.

Willing to relocate.

Languages

English
Arabic
Hindi
Kannada
Tamil
Malayalam

Timeline

Trainee Dental Nurse

Regent Dental Centre, Manchester, UK
04.2025 - Current

Trainee Dental Nurse and Receptionist

Whitefield Orthodontic Clinic, Manchester, UK
11.2024 - 02.2025

Health Care Assistant

Wysecare Ltd, Liverpool, UK
08.2023 - Current

Junior Dentist

Paret Mar Ivanios Hospital, Kerala, India
01.2018 - 01.2019

Internship

The Oxford Dental College, Karnataka, India
01.2016 - 01.2017

Higher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Education - CBSE

Vimalambika Public English Medium School (Central Board of Secondary Education - New Delhi)
01.2010 - 01.2012

GED - Senior Secondary Education - CBSE

Our Own English High School
01.2010 -

Junior Dentist

Dr.Praveen's Dental Clinic, Kerala, India
06 2019 - 03 2022

Master of Public Health (MPH) - NVQ Level 7 - Faculty of Health And Social Care

University of Chester
01/2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Faculty of Dentistry

The Oxford Dental College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences)
01/2012 - 01.2017
REENU RAJU