Tanuja Devi
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
I am a qualified and experienced dental nurse, currently undertaking training as a sedation nurse to further expand my clinical skills and contribute more effectively to patient care. I have a genuine passion for dentistry and take pride in supporting both patients and colleagues in a professional, calm, and compassionate manner.
I thrive in a team environment and am confident in assisting with a wide range of procedures, maintaining infection control standards, and providing reassurance to patients — particularly those who are nervous or require sedation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Dental nurse
Light Lane Dental
Coventry
01.2022 - Current
- Handled dental emergencies as part of my role as a dental nurse.
- Provided patient care and support during treatments, and retreatments.
- Assisted the dentist chairside during various procedures.
- Worked alongside specialists including a plant specialist, orthodontist, and extraction specialist.
- Trained and mentored new trainee dental nurses
- Completed a sedation course (currently finalising required casework to achieve full qualification)
- Covered reception duties, including booking appointments, answering phone calls, handling paperwork, and taking payments.
- Sterilised and prepared instruments and equipment in accordance with strict hygiene protocols, maintaining a safe workspace.
- Sterilised and disinfected instruments and working surfaces, following infection control procedures.
Dispensary Assistant
Jhoots Pharmacy
Coventry
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Handling customers complaints about the medicines,till customer services,getting the customers right prescriptions and making sure they have the right medicines.Making sure they leave with a smile.
- Handling phone calls and answering their questions about their prescriptions.
- Printing out labels for patients medicine,dispensing them and later bagging their medicines.
- Always being friendly with my colleagues and smiling even in difficult situations.
- Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Supported chemist in preparing prescriptions daily.
- Met with customers and answered questions in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Wyken Croft primary school
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Provided 1:1 support to students inside and outside of lessons, assisting with subjects including Maths, Science and English.
- Helped teachers monitor playtime activities during break times, promptly intervening and exercising behaviour management skills when required.
- Assisted teachers in effectively managing class behaviour, using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
NCS
National Citizen Service
08.2019
- Personal challenges Developing leadership and teamwork skills Participating in outdoor activities (camping, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing) Working with local charity or organisation to mark ideas for a social campaign and fundraising.
Carer Assistant
Esteemed Life Care
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Weeks Supporting Vulnerable people In their own homes Building relationship with clients who needed the help Taking them into the community Building relationships with staff members 2 Helping to complete daily activities.
- Looked after client's physical, emotional, cultural and social needs using person-centred approach.
- Proactively asked patients and colleagues for feedback on personal performance to enhance skills and care delivery.
- Attended staff training to keep up to date on care home regulations, best practices and safety standards.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Fine Art, Fashion and textile, RE (Religious education), Sixth form, AS1 only, Science, Citizenship
Sidney Stringer Academy
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One education
NVQ Level 3 - Dental nurse
Aspiration Traning Limited
/2022 - /2024
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Multitasking ability
- Filing documents
- Special education
- Resolving customer issues
- Lesson planning
- Organising supplies
- Time management
- Database management
- Excellent communication
- Classroom management
- Decision-making
- Basic life support training
- Dental care knowledge
- Sedation assistance
LANGUAGES
Punjabi and English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REFERENCES References will be provided upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental nurse
Light Lane Dental
01.2022 - Current
Dispensary Assistant
Jhoots Pharmacy
09.2020 - 11.2021
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Wyken Croft primary school
01.2020 - 01.2020
NCS
National Citizen Service
08.2019
Carer Assistant
Esteemed Life Care
07.2017 - 08.2017
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One education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Fine Art, Fashion and textile, RE (Religious education), Sixth form, AS1 only, Science, Citizenship
Sidney Stringer Academy
NVQ Level 3 - Dental nurse
Aspiration Traning Limited
/2022 - /2024
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