Lilian Tourelle
Kansas City
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking to begin a career in the dental field, with hands-on experience shadowing dental professionals. Strong understanding of infection control, dental instrument handling, and sterilization procedures. Demonstrated ability of packaging, and sterilization of equipment while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Committed to maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe environment to support quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Emporia
03.2023 - Current
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain organized displays.
- Scanned items using handheld devices for inventory management.
- Assisted in unloading shipments and sorting products for storage.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of stock areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize restocking processes.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
- Organized backroom storage for efficient access to products.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
Dental Hygienist Observation
Dr Kriss DDS
Emporia
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Observed dental hygiene procedures such as cleaning teeth, scaling, polishing, and administering fluoride treatments.
- Observed periodontal assessments, including measuring pocket depths and charting findings.
- Assisted hygienist with periodontal charting for several different patients with various stages of gum health.
- Gained knowledge in taking X-rays.
- Learned proper infection control procedures, including sterilizing equipment and maintaining a clean, safe clinical
- environment.
- Observed how hygienists educate patients on proper brushing, flossing techniques, and general oral health care.
- Assisted in patient history documentation, noting relevant medical conditions, allergies, and previous dental treatments.
- Observed the importance of patient comfort, communication, and building rapport during appointments.
- Experienced the administrative side of dental hygiene, including patient scheduling and maintaining accurate patient records.
Dental Hygienist Observation
Rock Creek Dental
Burlington
09.2024 - 10.2024
Education
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS 08.2021 - 07.2024
Skills
- SKILLS
- Clinical Skills: Observing patient assessments, dental cleanings, periodontal charting, fluoride treatments
- Communication: Effective patient communication, building rapport, and addressing patient concerns
- Dental Technology: Knowledge of digital and traditional X-ray techniques, dental software
- Infection Control: Sterilization of equipment, breakdown and setup of operatory, maintaining a safe clinical environment
- Patient Education: Understands the importance of providing oral health education on brushing, flossing and preventive care
- Administrative Support: Patient scheduling, record keeping, HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Dental Hygienist Observation
Dr Kriss DDS
09.2025 - 09.2025
Dental Hygienist Observation
Rock Creek Dental
09.2024 - 10.2024
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
03.2023 - Current
Flint Hills Technical College
08.2021 - 07.2024