SATHEESH DIVAKARAN
HOUNSLOW, LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
- Safety-conscious Security Guard with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous with the ability to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Adept at handling and resolving conflicts in a professional manner.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Skilled Dental Hygienist with over 25 years experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Expert in performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and patient education. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease.
- Ambitious individual accustomed to remaining calm and collected under pressure. Utilises sound judgment to make critical decisions in autonomous situations. Independent thought-leader with superior background in project oversight.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Dental Nurse
langley Road Dental Practice
Slough, UNITED KINGDOM
06.2022 - Current
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient interactions.
- collaborated with dental professional in a multidisciplinary environment
- Set up treatment rooms to prepare for check-ups, examinations and surgeries.
- Monitored existing inventory to control and replenish dental supplies.
- Provided professional chairside assistance to dentists to follow instructions and avoid errors.
- Assisted in providing oral health education to patients to promote clean and healthy teeth and gums.
- Supported patients during pre- and post-operative care to mitigate health and safety risks.
- Sterilised instruments, surfaces and chairs to control infection.
- Conferred with front desk to manage dental schedule.
- Processed patient payments and provided invoices to minimise delays.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Care Dental Aesthetics
HOUNSLOW, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported patients during pre- and post-operative care to mitigate health and safety risks.
- Interviewed and gathered medical histories of patients to gather detailed information.
- Managed new and existing bookings in dental software to provide and maintain client retention rate.
- Conferred with front desk to manage dental schedule.
- Processed patient payments and provided invoices to minimize delays.
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling appointments.
- Conducted oral health assessments and provided patient education on oral health.
- Maintained infection control protocols and ensured a safe dental environment.
Customer security manager
Alphy Tours and Travels
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored, authorised and recorded entrance and departure of vehicles and visitors.
- Updated team and coordinated responsibilities using two-way radio system.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Checked bags and identification with keen eye for detail.
- Authorised entrance papers, granting building access and recording arrival times to maintain security.
- Reviewed evacuation plan periodically to ensure safe evacuation practices in cases of emergency.
- Managed the security function of one site, supervising staff and customers.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Trained staff to recognise and defend against security breaches and risks.
- Identified possible threats and determined best security measures.
- Studied organisation's security policies and made appropriate changes to improve protection.
- Assigned tasks to junior colleagues and managed group workflows.
- Covered evening and weekend shifts to meet company goals.
Dental Hygienist
Sultanate Of Oman, Defense Service
Muscat, Oman
06.2007 - 02.2020
- Kept accurate dental records and upheld patient confidentiality.
- Participated in interviewing, hiring and orientation of new staff, securing top talent to meet practice needs.
- Coordinated regular staff meetings and performance reviews to meet practice objectives.
- Communicated agreed practice policy to staff and introduced systems for support.
- Arranged duty and holiday rotations, liaising with staff to provide satisfactory cover for same.
- Interacted with and addressed patients complaints, finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Acted as practice complaints officer, taking, recording and investigating complaints and recommending remedial actions.
- Removed soft and hard deposits and cleaned and polished teeth.
- Implemented tooth whitening in line with dentist prescriptions.
- Engaged with children and anxious patients using calm and friendly manner.
- Built cosmetic dentistry knowledge to offer comprehensive makeovers.
- Performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Supported dentists during emergencies with rigorous clinical knowledge.
- Improved and developed dental knowledge and techniques through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Administered anti-microbial therapy for plaque-related diseases.
- Cared for patients recovering from major surgery and orthodontic treatments.
Education
GCSEs - English, Science, Maths
06.1979 - 03.1980
Diploma in dental hygiene - Dental Hygiene
07.1990 - 10.1991
Skills
- Emergency management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Investigation documentation
- Safety and security
- Employee management
- Emergency response
- Military experience
- Government security clearance
- SurveillanceOral anatomy
- Post-operative care
- Radiographic film management
- Filling material preparation
- Just In Time stock control
- Health and safety control
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Instrument control
- Anaesthetic assistance
- Surgical waste disposal
- Sterilisation procedures
- Infection control proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Trainee Dental Nurse - langley Road Dental Practice
06.2022 - Current
Trainee Dental Nurse - Care Dental Aesthetics
03.2022 - 06.2022
Customer security manager - Alphy Tours and Travels
03.2020 - 02.2022
Dental Hygienist - Sultanate Of Oman, Defense Service
06.2007 - 02.2020
Armed Forces Medical College - Diploma in dental hygiene, Dental Hygiene
07.1990 - 10.1991
Valat Govt. Higher secondary School - GCSEs, English, Science, Maths
06.1979 - 03.1980
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