Nikole Stonecipher
Taylorville
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Wexford Health Services, excelling in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective inventory management and teamwork. Skilled in radiographic imaging and committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring patient confidentiality and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Centurion
Taylorville
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
- Supported dentists by providing necessary tools and materials during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Performed routine radiographic imaging to assist in diagnostic processes.
- Implemented efficient inventory management for dental supplies and materials.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Wexford Health Services
Taylorville, IL
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
- Supported dentists by providing necessary tools and materials during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Performed routine radiographic imaging to assist in diagnostic processes.
- Implemented efficient inventory management for dental supplies and materials.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Medication Room Assistant
Wexford Health Services
Taylorville, IL
09.2013 - 01.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Pulaski Highschool
Mt. Pulaski, Il05.1992
Skills
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- First aid training
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
- Dental staff support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical support
- Dental records
- Data confidentiality measures
- Patient record maintenance
- Procedure support
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient records gathering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
CPR and AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Centurion
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wexford Health Services
01.2020 - 07.2025
Medication Room Assistant
Wexford Health Services
09.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Mt. Pulaski Highschool