RIMSHA RAFIQ
Gerrards Cross,Buckinghamshire
Summary
- Highly skilled Trainee Dental Nurse with experience assisting dentists during procedures, sterilising instruments and educating patients on oral hygiene. Educated on electronic health records and scheduling appointments. Seeking dynamic environment to develop skills further and provide excellent patient care.
- Detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience preparing treatment rooms, managing patient records and providing patient education. Accomplished in using dental software and instruments. Seeking position to continue to grow in dental healthcare field.
- Enthusiastic individual with passion for patient care eager to start lifelong career in dental industry. Seeking trainee position to utilise current organisational skills and continue to learn from dental healthcare professionals.
- Reliable and experienced Dentist while working in Pakistan provides exceptional dental care for diverse array of patients. Particularly attentive to needs and comfort of individuals during all dental procedures. Cultivates trusting interactions with clear communication of techniques and acknowledgment of unique patient conditions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE
VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE,HAREFIELD
London, UNITED KINGDOM
08.2022 - Current
- Processed and stored radiographic film samples to use for teeth reconstruction and treatment.
- Supported patients during pre- and post-operative care to mitigate health and safety risks.
- Set up treatment rooms to prepare for check-ups, examinations and surgeries.
- Identified and prepared trays of tools and materials to prepare for dental evaluations and treatment.
- Monitored existing inventory to control and replenish dental supplies.
- Managed new and existing bookings in dental software to provide and maintain client retention rate.
- Wrote detailed patient notes to transcribe dictation of dentist.
House Surgeon
LAHORE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE,LAHORE,PAKISTAN
LAHORE, PAKISTAN
10.2021 - 04.2022
- performed various treatments on the patients under the guidance and supervision of senior and experienced professors such as extractions, restorations, denture working and scaling
- Executed emergency procedures, operating effectively, objectively and responsibly under pressure.
- Educated patients in post-operative care and pain management.
- Mentored junior surgeons through comprehensive, practical coaching and feedback.
- Helped alleviate patient anxiety with thorough explanations of procedural details.
- Communicated effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues to optimise care.
- Helped patients understand diagnoses and prognoses of various conditions.
- Enforced exceptionally high care standards to support positive patient outcomes.
Education
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING - DENTISTRY
OPEN ACADEMY LONDON
LONDON/UNITED KINGDOM 09/2022 -
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - DENTISTRY
LAHORE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE,LAHORE,PAKISTAN
LAHORE/PAKISTAN 01/2015 - 03/2020
Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Sterilisation procedures
- Health and safety control
- Just In Time stock control
- Filling material preparation
- Radiographic film management
- Post-operative care
- Medical records management
- Chairside assisting
- Strong manual dexterity
- Patient schedule management
- Dental office administration
Languages
English
Intermediate
Timeline
TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE
VILLAGE DENTAL PRACTICE,HAREFIELD
08.2022 - Current
House Surgeon
LAHORE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE,LAHORE,PAKISTAN
10.2021 - 04.2022
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING - DENTISTRY
OPEN ACADEMY LONDON
09/2022 -
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - DENTISTRY
LAHORE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE,LAHORE,PAKISTAN
01/2015 - 03/2020
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