Melissa L.

Rudzinski
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 689-8032
Mrudzinski@yahoo.com
Melissarudzinskirdh.weebly.com
Objective:
To provide comprehensive care as an entry-level Registered Dental
Hygienist by attending to individual needs and educating patients in the
importance of exceptional dental care.
Education:
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Associate of Arts
Awards and Achievements:
Deans List
3rd Place IDHA Table Clinic
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer

May 2015
May 2013

Aug 2012-May 2015

May 2015

Related Coursework:
Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Pathology, Anatomy, Local
Anesthesia, Preventive Dentistry
Clinical Rotations:
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA
Aug 2013-May 2015
Dental Hygiene Clinic
Obtained and updated health histories
Performed intra-oral and extra-oral examinations
Provided dental hygiene treatment
Administered topical and local anesthetic
Placed sealants
Administered local antibiotics
Made digital radiographs
Applied fluoride treatments

Created treatment plans

Provided patients with oral hygiene instruction

Free Medical Clinic, Iowa City, IA

Dental Clinic
Updated health histories
Performed scaling and root planning
Applied fluoride treatments
Provided oral hygiene instruction

Jun 2014-Apr 2015

His Hands Free Medical Clinic, Cedar Rapids, IA

Dental Clinic
Updated and reviewed health histories
Made radiographs
Administered topical and local anesthetic
Performed scaling and root planning
Applied fluoride treatments
Sterilized instruments

Jun 2014-Apr 2015

Community Health Free Clinic, Cedar Rapids, IA

Dental Clinic
Reviewed health histories
Made radiographs
Administered topical and local anesthesia
Performed dental prophylaxis
Applied fluoride treatments

Jun 2014-Apr 2015

Volunteer Experience:
West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa Mission of Mercy, Waterloo, IA
Certifications:

Jun 2014-Apr 2015

Sep 2014

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Illinois

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Iowa
Local Anesthesia
CPR

Pending July 2015

Jun 2015- Present
Jun 2015- Present
Aug 2013- Present

Affiliations:
American Dental Hygienists Association

Dec 2014- Present

Computer Skills:
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Programs Word and Powerpoint, Mac OS X,
and Axium. Familiar with Dentrix. Typing at 80 words per minute.

References
Lisa Hebl RDH, BSDH
Clinical Coordinator
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard, SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Lisa.hebl@kirkwood.edu
(319) 398-7601

Shaunda Clark CDA, RDH, B.S., M.Ed

Dental Hygiene Program Director
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard, SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Shaunda.clark@kirkwood.edu
(319) 398-5566