Ronald Trent

To obtain a role in a dynamic healthcare setting that encourages professional growth and learning. I aim to apply my skills in team building and communication to support and collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in delivering the highest quality of patient care.

Surgical Dental Assistant - DC Perio & Implant PLLC - Washington, DC

(2023-06 - 2025-09)

• Provided expert chair side assistance for a diverse range of routine and specialized surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, laser therapy, gum grafting, and bone packing.
• Managed all aspects of clinical operations and infection control, ensuring a sterile environment by meticulously breaking down, cleaning, and setting up treatment rooms, and sterilizing all instruments via autoclave.
• Operated advanced dental imaging equipment, proficiently capturing high-quality diagnostic images, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, panoramic X-rays, and periapical (PA) radiographs.
• Facilitated critical aspects of patient care and administration, including the administration of nitrous oxide under direct orders and the accurate entry of treatment codes into the practice management system.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary communication by managing email correspondence and the secure transfer of doctors' notes between specialists and general dentists to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.

Dental Assistant (PEDS-TEMP) - Adventure Dental - Washington, DC

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Assisted the dentist during procedures, helping children feel comfortable, and provided post-operative instructions to parents.
• Sterilized instruments, preparing treatment rooms, taking dental X-rays, making impressions for models, and applying sealants and fluoride.
• Ensured a smooth and comforting patient journey by meticulously managing room turnover, ensuring that every family was welcomed into a perfectly sterile and prepared environment without delay.
• Delivered comprehensive clinical support by performing detailed suctioning, capturing panoramic, PA, and bitewing X-rays, and provided seamless four-handed assistance to ensure smooth and effective procedures.
• Educated children and parents about proper oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing techniques, and explaining procedures in a simple, non-threatening way.

Surgical Dental Assistant (Internship) - Presidential Dental - Washington, DC

(2022-08 - 2022-01)

• Provided expert chair side assistance for a diverse range of routine and specialized surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, laser therapy, gum grafting, and bone packing.
• Managed all aspects of clinical operations and infection control, ensuring a sterile environment by meticulously breaking down, cleaning, and setting up treatment rooms, and sterilizing all instruments via autoclave.
• Operated advanced dental imaging equipment, proficiently capturing high-quality diagnostic images, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, panoramic X-rays, and periapical (PA) radiographs.
• Facilitated critical aspects of patient care and administration, including the administration of nitrous oxide under direct orders and the accurate entry of treatment codes into the practice management system.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary communication by managing email correspondence and the secure transfer of doctors' notes between specialists and general dentists to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.

Clinical Technician - Medstar Georgetown University Hospital - Georgetown, DC

(2022-05 - 2023-07)

• Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the facility entrance and waiting area.
• Responsible for identifying, documenting and reporting changes with patients to the Registered Nurses.
• Check-in and discharge patients.
• Checked patient's vital signs.
• Monitored patient's physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff.
• Responsible for inserting foley catheters with and without contrast.
• Responsible for inserting IV and changing chemo ports.
• Performed required record keeping tasks, including data collection and records maintenance for patients.
• Maintained the confidentiality of client's medical records by ensuring compliance of HIPPA laws.

Clinical Technician - Inova Hospital - Fairfax, VA

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the facility entrance and waiting area.
• Responsible for identifying, documenting and reporting changes with patients to the Registered Nurses.
• Check-in and discharge patients.
• Checked patient's vital signs.
• Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff.
• Responsible for inserting foley catheters with and without contrast.
• Responsible for inserting IV and changing chemo ports.
• Performed required record keeping tasks, including data collection and records maintenance for patients.
• Maintained the confidentiality of client's medical records by ensuring compliance with HIPPA laws.

Clinical Nursing Student (Internship) - Manor Care at Fair Oaks - Fairfax, VA

(2021-08 - 2022-04)

• Assist residents with daily activities such as daily meals, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Checked patients' vital signs and blood sugar.
• Administered medication to patients accordingly as needed.
• Periodically completed rounds on an hourly basis to ensure the safety and care of assigned patients.
• Maintained the accuracy of patient records by updating changes in patient's behaviors symptoms.
• Maintained cleanliness and a calm environment in patient's rooms.
• Monitored medical supply inventory, and coordinate order as needed.

Dietary Aide - New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital - Queens, NY

(2019-09 - 2021-04)

• Responsible for assessing patient's physical, medical and psychological needs and devised patient dietary plans accordingly.
• Rotated and replenished inventory for freshness of all meals.
• Inspected kitchen and utensils to ensure they met sanitation standards for patient safety.
• Prepared meals, set up dining room, and served meals to patients.
• Ensured tables, chairs, dining room, and kitchen area were kept tidy and clean.
• Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food prep area using specific procedures and products.
• Accurately recorded meals served and monitored temperatures of the food prior to serving.

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Benedict College (2018-05)

LPN to RN Accelerated Program - Nursing - Standard College of Nursing (2021-08 - 2023-04)

Accelerated Nursing Program - Nursing - Catholic University of America