Carissa Kramer

Cedar Rapids, IA
carissakram655@gmail.com | 319.640.1709

PERSONAL SUMMARY
● Personable and adaptable Professional seeking full-time travel employment opportunities as an RDH upon
graduation from Kirkwood Community College in May 2024.
● Holding 4+ years of relevant experience having worked in a clinical dentistry setting supporting a vast patient
population including pediatrics, special needs, veterans, high-risk, and low-income.
● Notably worked as a Registered Dental Assistant at Balster Pediatric throughout schooling, demonstrating an
ability to accomplish multiple obligations and an eagerness to develop my skillset as a young Hygiene
Professional.
● Demonstrated confidence in providing patients with thorough oral care instructions following dental treatment
procedures. Experience working in critical settings having offered chairside assistance in the operating room at St.
Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.
● Technically adept in Microsoft Office Suite, Eaglesoft, and Dentrix, with an ability to learn new software quickly.
● Local to Cedar Rapids, IA, I am available to interview with 48-hours’ notice and can pursue full-time travel RDH
opportunities following graduation in May 2024.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Kirkwood Community College
● Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene Graduation Date: May 2024
● Diploma in Dental Assisting (RDA) Completed: August 2020

American Heart Association Active

● CPR Certified

PROFESSIONAL DENTAL EXPERIENCE

Balster Pediatric Dentistry
Registered Dental Assistant (Part-time) August 2021 - May 2023
● Conducted recall appointments for children ages 2 - 18 years of age, supporting up to 12 patients per day.
● Assisted 2 Dentists with oral surgery appointments including dental extractions, pulpotomy, crown placement, and
general cavity preps.
● Conducted weekly operating room (OR) scheduling at St. Lukes Hospital, response for patient scheduling and
critical chairside assistance.
● Worked with high-risk and/or low-income demographic, providing upmost care.
● Utilized Eaglesoft software to maintain precise and detailed clinical records.

Dr. Katie Milden Family Dentistry May 2020

Intern
● Assisted in a variety of procedures knowledgably providing proper oral care instruction.
● Prepared & sterilized instruments, exposed radiographs, and executed proper infection control.

Cedar Rapids Pediatrics Dentistry June 2020 – July 2020

Intern
● Assisted in fast-paced child operations, enthusiastically greeting, and providing children with comforting care.
● Performed coronal polish.
● Accurately charted patients’ dental health.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry Ongoing

Dental Hygiene Clinical Rotations, Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Dental Assisting Clinical Rotations, Fall 2019 - Summer 2020
● Executed routine patient care responsible for dental cleaning - assisting a diverse patient population.
● Completed multiple rotations through local nursing homes, the VA, and no-cost clinics.
● Assisted dental students in various specialty services.
● Conducted tooth scaling and root planning.
● Transferred and received dental instruments.
● Took dental impressions.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Iowa Elite Nannies November 2020 – October 2023
Nanny (Private Families)
● Responsible for infant care/supervision, meal prepping, housework, and activity planning.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
● Dr. Beth Pfohl, Balster Pediatric Dentistry
● Dr. Erik Balster, Balster Pediatric Dentistry

Contact information available upon request