Kaitlyn Schumacher

Dental Hygienist

Sigel, Illinois, United States

About

I will be a great addition to the team due to being a hardworking, very skilled, outgoing, and well-trained dental hygienist. With two years of working as a dental assistant, I bring a wealth of important experience to the office. I understand the inner workings of a dental office including making appointments and charting confidential patient information in dental software. In addition, I am accustomed to working within the time constraints of dental appointments and assisting the dentist with a variety of procedures. I look forward to using these skills and experiences, along with my dental hygiene skills, to position and contribute to the team. Furthermore, I also grew up on a farm where I had responsibilities from a young age and a strong work ethic was mandatory. As a result, I take my work and responsibilities very seriously and do everything in my power to ensure my work is completed to the highest standards. I pay attention to the small details a patient shares and ask follow up questions to ensure I have a clear understanding of their concerns and implement preventative techniques to maximize their comfort and outcomes. I take great pride in my work and in my community and will continue to care for my community’s oral health care needs.

Experience

  • Bartender at Harry's Tavern
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Adjust communication style to meet the needs of a diverse customer base • Monitor physical resources, restock as needed, and communicate need to reorder • Meet all local and regional public health requirements

  • Farm Hand at New Shoes Dairy
    May 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 2 mos

    • Observe the livestock and report changes and issues to appropriate personnel • Administer appropriate medications in appropriate amounts • Perform proper infection control

  • Dental Assistant at Koester's Family Dental
    May 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Assisted the dentist by anticipating the correct instruments • Captured diagnostic radiographs approved by the dentist • Obtained diagnostic alginate impressions • Collaborated with coworkers for an efficient work environment by answering patient phone calls, making patient payments, and assisting the hygienist • Introduced possible procedures to patients and educated them on the benefits and risks • Preformed proper infection control when cleaning units and sterilizing instruments

  • Lifeguard at Richard E Workman Sports and Wellness Complex
    Aug 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Stayed calm and poised in high stressful situations • Communicated with other peers to ensure safety • Anticipated problems and took appropriate actions