Patricia Kissel
Alsip,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Student and a Certified Nursing Assistant with foundational clinical training. Experienced in patient care, medical documentation, vital signs monitoring, and chairside assistance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for promoting patient comfort and health. Eager to apply academic knowledge and clinical experience to contribute to a high-quality healthcare team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant /Dental Insurance Coordinator
Dr. Sampalis & Associates DDS
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and ensuring necessary instruments were sterilized and organized.
- Managed sterilization and organization of dental instruments and equipment.
- Documented patient histories and treatment plans accurately in electronic records.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Coordinated benefit verification and eligibility checks for new and existing patients.
Patient Intake Specialist
Presence Health
06.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed patient data entry and maintained accuracy in electronic health records.
- Coordinated patient intake processes, ensuring timely completion of necessary documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline referral processes and improve communication.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL03-2027
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Springboard Dental Institute
Oak Forest, IL12-2021
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05-2021
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Compassionate and caring
- Attention to detail
- Clear patient communication
- Collecting vitals
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment preparation
- Electronic charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient care coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Clinical documentation
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- State of Illinois Nurse Aid Registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) -American Heart Association
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant /Dental Insurance Coordinator
Dr. Sampalis & Associates DDS
12.2021 - Current
Patient Intake Specialist
Presence Health
06.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Springboard Dental Institute
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College