Tatiana Russell
Caterham,Surrey
Summary
Qualified professional with focus on dental nursing and patient care. Committed to enhancing patient experience through meticulous care and adherence to best practices. Skilled in chairside assistance, infection control, and patient education, ensuring smooth and efficient clinic operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Qualified dental nurse
Granville dental
Redhill, Surrey
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated X-ray machine accurately for precise diagnostic imaging.
- Improved teamwork among dental staff through effective communication skills.
- Participated actively in team meetings and training sessions, enhancing overall clinic performance.
- Facilitated smooth admin processes by handling appointment bookings and cancellations efficiently.
- Bolstered dentist efficiency with prompt provision of necessary instruments.
- Delivered quality customer service, resulting in repeat appointments and referrals from satisfied patients.
- Supported dentists during both routine check-ups and specialised treatments for optimal results.
- Prepared patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort and readiness.
- Streamlined patient flow by implementing efficient scheduling techniques.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing unnecessary expenditure on dental supplies.
- Promoted high standards of oral hygiene for improved patient health.
- Maintained sterile environment in exam rooms to ensure strict compliance with infection control standards.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in operating modern dental equipment, ensuring seamless operations.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction with the provision of clear, concise pre-treatment information.
- Documented patient records diligently, facilitating accurate tracking of medical histories and treatments given.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive post-operative instructions to patients leading to swift recoveries.
- Enhanced practice reputation through professional and courteous patient interactions.
- Assured patient's comfort during dental procedures by providing empathetic care.
- Ensured adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations within the practice.
- Maintained a clean, sterile practice environment to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Educated patients on postoperative dental care to accelerate the healing process.
- Increased treatment efficiencies by preparing patient-specific notes for prompt dentist follow-up.
- Provided excellent patient care from arrival to treatment completion.
- Welcomed patients, explaining dental procedures and answering questions to ease anxiety.
- Helped to close surgery, treatment rooms and reception area at end of day.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
Trainee dental nurse
Townend dental practice
Caterham , Surrey
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Carried out sterilisation of dental instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
- Interacted with patients compassionately and empathetically to foster positive, comfortable experiences.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
- Managed new and existing bookings in dental software to provide and maintain client retention rate.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Dental nursing
Temp dent
London 04.2024
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Dependability and reliability
- Resilience in high-stress situations
- Patient records maintenance
- First aid provision
- Dental anxiety alleviation
- Instruments sterilisation
- Efficient scheduling
- Oral surgery support
- Moulding impressions creation
- Oral surgery preparation
- Use of dental software
- Knowledge of orthodontics
- Restorative procedures assistance
- Oral anatomy knowledge
- Root canal treatment assistance
- Implementing infection control protocols
- Radiography proficiency
- Sedation support
- X-ray processing
- Implant nursing
Certification
GDC number 320079
Timeline
Qualified dental nurse
Granville dental
01.2023 - 01.2025
Trainee dental nurse
Townend dental practice
01.2022 - 01.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Dental nursing
Temp dent