NIKOLINA GARASIC

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Trained, licensed and experienced in the tasks involved in this position:
 Prophylaxis, periodontal assessment, scaling and root planing, radiographs, sealant placement, local anesthesia, treatment planning, and patient education.

EDUCATION

2002-2004 William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL
 Associates in Arts Degree
 Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

2004-2005 University of Illinois at Chicago
 Honors College

2006-2009 William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL
 Associates in Applied Science Degree, Dental Hygiene
 Honors College
 Course work included:
-Chemistry/Biochemistry
-Nutrition
-Radiology
-Periodontology
-Pathology
-Pharmacology
-Anatomy/Physiology
-Dental Anatomy/Oral Embryology
-Dental Materials/Lab
-Special Needs
-Psychology/Sociology
-Dental Hygiene Lecture and Clinical Rotations

EMPLOYMENT
June 2009-present
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Park Ridge, IL
• Position: Registered Dental Hygienist
• Temporary assignments at various dental offices

2002-2008
Harlem Furniture, Hoffman Estates, IL
 Position: Office Lead

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 American Dental Hygiene Association, Member
 Student American Dental Hygiene Association, Past Member

LANGUAGES

 Fluent in English, Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian
 Familiar with some Spanish

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE

 Illinois Dental Hygiene License
(2009)
 National Board Dental Examination
(2009)
 N.E.R.B. Dental Hygiene Examination
(2009)
 Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(2009)
 Certified in local anesthesia
(2008)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Mobile Dental Clinic
 Give Kids A Smile Day
-CRC, Hoffman Estates, IL
 Community Outreach Program
-Clearbrook, Palatine, IL
 Oral Health Fairs
-Douglas McCarthur Elementary School, Hoffman Estates, IL
-YMCA Camp Algonquin (Veterans), Algonquin, IL

Sheila M. Wilson R.D.H
9950 Sayre Ave. Apt. 106
Chicago Ridge, IL. 60415
Phone (708) 422-0868
Email: hygiene1229@yahoo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated Dental Hygienist with 12 years of experience providing quality, patient-centered dental care in clinical settings. Dually licensed in Illinois and Michigan. Reliable, detail minded team member with excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to meet scheduled appointments. Deeply involved in continuing education. 35 hours of J.P Institute coaching in “Evolutionary Hygiene.” Committed to clinical excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staci Sicora and Associates
Chicago Board of Trade
141 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 3632
Chicago, IL. 60604
Phone (312) 939-2400
Rachel Cohn D.D.S
Dental Hygienist 08/08-02/09 (part time)
Duties include exposing and processing radiographs, charting, periodontal charting, updating medical histories, patient education and chair side marketing.
• Oversaw and administered patient dental treatments and interpreted doctors instructions.
• Provide compassionate dental care to individuals and families of all age groups.
• Assessed patient’s needs and provided customized treatment plans.
• Blood pressure screening done on all adult patients.
• Oral cancer screenings.

Winterset Dental Care
8559 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL. 60636
Phone (773) 582-0035
Dental Hygienist 04/05-08/08
Duties include exposing and processing radiographs (digital also) charting, scaling and root planning, periodontal charting, fluoride treatments, patient education. Chair side marketing.
• Oversaw and administered patient dental hygiene treatments and interpreted doctors instructions.
• Carefully monitored patients and promptly treated periodontal disease with therapy.
• Emphasis on periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance patients. (Approximately 8 per week.)
• Provide compassionate dental care to individuals and families of all age group
• Responsible for average case load of 32-40 patients per month
• Assessed patients’ needs and provided customized treatment plans.
• Blood pressure screenings on all adult patients.
• Oral cancer screenings.

Great Expressions Dental Centers
7743 Grand River Ave.
Brighton, MI.
Phone (248) 505-9977
Dental Hygienist 06/99-04/04
Duties include exposing and processing radiographs, charting, fluoride treatments preventive sealants, scaling and root planning, periodontal charting, patient education, and chair side marketing.
• Oversaw and administered patient dental hygiene treatment and interpreted doctors instructions.
• Carefully monitored patients and promptly treated periodontal diseases with therapy.
• Trained 5 hygiene assistants who were later promoted to Dental Assistants.
• Assessed patients needs and provided customized treatment plans.
• Selected to serve as Infection Control Coordinator.
• Responsible for an average caseload of 150 patients per month.

Oscar L. Wright D.D.S
1201 Flushing Rd.
Flint, MI.
Dental Hygienist 07/98-06/99 (part-time)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mott Community College, Flint, MI 1994-1998
Associate Applied Science Degree, Dental Hygiene, High Honors

AWARDS RECEIVED
• 1994-1998 Dean’s List
• 1995-1998 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• 1997-1998 Wolverine Dental Hygienist Society Scholarship

PERSONAL REFERENCES
Furnished upon request

Sanela Ovnovic-Hodzic
sanelaovnovichodzic@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:
Kennedy King College at the University of IL, Chicago, 2008-2010
A.S. Dental Hygiene
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2005-2007
B.S. Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
University of IL at Chicago
Student Dental Hygienist 2008-2010
-Perform oral health care assessments; expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs; remove plaque and calculus using dental hand instruments and Cavitron; apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth; administer
local anesthetic and nitrous oxide analgesia; educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums; counsel patients about plaque control and developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programs; administer smoking cessation programs; counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health.

VOLUNTEER:
Dental Hygienist/Dental Educator, Chicago, IL 2005-2008
Boys & Girls Club, St Basil’s Peoples Free Clinic, Goldie’s Place, and Copernicus Elementary School.

ROTATIONS:
Urgent Care, Oral Surgery, Radiology, Cranio-facial Dept., Pediatrics.

PRESENTATIONS:
UIC Clinic and Research Day: “Alcoholic Mouthwash in the Etiology of Oral Cancer” 2010
UIC Dental Specialties: “Pediatric Dentistry” 2010
UIC Case Study: “Patient With Dental Fluorosis” 2010
UIC Evidence Based Dentistry: “Lidocaine vs Articaine” 2009
UIC Principles of Dental Hygiene: “Dental Hygiene Profession” 2008

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:
NERB 2010, National Board State Licensure 2010, Local Anesthesia/NO2 2009 and CPR/First Aid Class C certified 2010.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Illinois Dental Hygiene Association, American Dental Hygiene Association, Chicago Dental Society.

LANGUAGES:
English, Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian and German.