Graphic Design graduate with a Bachelor's degree from Vilnius Academy of Arts. After graduating and gaining experience in an advertising agency, I relocated from Lithuania to the United Kingdom, where I established a successful career in dentistry while continuing to undertake freelance graphic design work. Over the years, I developed into leadership roles, gaining valuable experience in team coordination, communication, organisation, and delivering work to a high standard. The attention to detail, professionalism, and problem-solving skills developed in a healthcare environment complement my creative background and design thinking. I am now seeking an opportunity to return to a creative career where I can combine both my design expertise and professional experience.

Simona Armalyte Abingdon

Graphic Design graduate with a Bachelor's degree from Vilnius Academy of Arts. After graduating and gaining experience in an advertising agency, I relocated from Lithuania to the United Kingdom, where I established a successful career in dentistry while continuing to undertake freelance graphic design work. Over the years, I developed into leadership roles, gaining valuable experience in team coordination, communication, organisation, and delivering work to a high standard. The attention to detail, professionalism, and problem-solving skills developed in a healthcare environment complement my creative background and design thinking. I am now seeking an opportunity to return to a creative career where I can combine both my design expertise and professional experience.

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Graphic Design graduate with a Bachelor’s degree from Vilnius Academy of Arts. After graduating and gaining experience in an advertising agency, I relocated from Lithuania to the United Kingdom, where I established a successful career in dentistry while continuing to undertake freelance graphic design work.

Over the years, I developed into leadership roles, gaining valuable experience in team coordination, communication, organisation, and delivering work to a high standard. The attention to detail, professionalism, and problem-solving skills developed in a healthcare environment complement my creative background and design thinking. I am now seeking an opportunity to return to a creative career where I can combine both my design expertise and professional experience.

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Language

Lithuanian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Career Break
February 1, 2021 - Present
Took time out of clinical practice due to personal commitments.
Head dental nurse at Oxford orthodontic centre, Oxford
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Managed day-to-day running of the assigned surgery; provided oral hygiene instruction, and appliance care guidance; managed patient records and digital workflow including 3D scans; took intraoral and extraoral photographs; prescribed radiographs; ensured smooth day-to-day running of the surgery; maintained compliance with cross-infection and CQC standards.
GDC Registered dental nurse at Oxford orthodontic centre, Oxford
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Assisted orthodontist with bonding, adjustments, de-bonding and fixed retainers; provided oral hygiene instruction and appliance care guidance to patients; managed patient records and digital workflow including 3D scans; took intraoral and extraoral photographs and prescribed radiographs; ensured smooth day-to-day running of assigned surgery; maintained compliance with cross-infection and CQC standards.
GDC Registered dental nurse at Westbridge dental practice, Oxford
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Assisted implant surgeon during surgical procedures; prepared surgical trays and maintained sterile field; managed stock control, ordering and inventory audits; supported foundation dentist during initial placement period; maintained full compliance with infection control protocols.
Trainee dental nurse at Westbridge dental practice, Oxford
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Prepared surgeries and assisted in general dentistry procedures; mixed dental materials and processed radiographs; provided chair side support including suctioning and retraction; delivered high standard of patient care before, during and after treatment.
Decontamination nurse at Westbridge dental practice, Oxford
August 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Sterilised and processed instruments according to HTM 01-05 standards; tested and logged autoclave cycles; maintained accurate decontamination records; ensured all clinical areas met infection control standards.
Graphic designer at Freelancer
January 1, 2013 - Present
Creating logos and branding for the companies; Flyers, brochures and other printable designs; Posters and roll up banners.
Graphic designer intern at Not perfect | Y&R Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
June 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Assisted in development of print materials; designed brochures, magazines, logos and branding materials.

Education

National diploma in dental nursing at Best dental training, Reading, United Kingdom
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor degree in Graphic design at Vilnius Academy of Arts, Vilnius, Lithuania
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013

Qualifications

Orthodontic nursing NEBDN qualification
March 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026
Dental radiography NEBDN qualification
March 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026
NEBDN Orthodontic Nursing
March 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026
NEBDN Dental Radiography
March 1, 2020 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services