Jennifer Vellekoop
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nursing Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology understanding, and emergency response readiness. Excel in communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring exceptional patient support and cooperative healthcare environment management.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Experience working in high-volume environments and works well under pressure in a friendly manner, with respect for patients in all circumstances.
Perfect attendance and willingness to work flexible hours or extent shift where patients needs are required.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Cashier
Farmboy
Peterborough
04.2009 - 08.2026
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and recommendations.
- Maintained a clean and organized
- checkout area throughout shifts.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and resolved issues promptly.
- Stocked shelves between customers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Stocked merchandise and ensured shelves were filled and organized.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Kawartha Dental Clinic
Peterborough, Ontario
08.1995 - 12.1995
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Village Lakefield Dental
Lakefield, Ontario
06.1993 - 08.1994
- Assisted dentists in performing various dental procedures and treatments.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Operated dental equipment and maintained inventory of supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during treatments and procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and addressed concerns throughout visits.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant Program
Toronto School of Buisness
Toronto, ON 09.1992 - 06.1993
Skills
- Point-of-sale operation
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Inventory management
Highlights of Qualifications
- Ability to deliver high quality service with participant satisfaction
- Experience working in high volume environments & ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Reliability and commitment to participants service
- Available for early morning, late evening & weekend shifts
- Willing to work any position
- Able to work Front End and able to handle cash with accuracy and efficiency
- Able to deal with people in a friendly manner and with respect
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to learn quickly and efficiently
- Work well independently and as a team member
- Perfect attendance record
Timeline
Cashier
Farmboy
04.2009 - 08.2026
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Kawartha Dental Clinic
08.1995 - 12.1995
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Village Lakefield Dental
06.1993 - 08.1994
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant Program
Toronto School of Buisness
09.1992 - 06.1993