Camilla Nava
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Dental Assistant highly productive in completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth dental office operations and positive patient experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Desert View Dental Care
Peoria, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Cashier/Server
Senor Taco
Litchfield Park, USA
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Provide strong customer service to vendors, staff and visitors
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Medical Administration Practices, Medical Terminology
Arizona College of Allied Health
Glendale, AZ09-2023
Skills
- Schedule appointments
- Empathetic care
- Safety compliance
- Patient education
- Instrument sterilization
- X-ray imaging
- Dental procedures assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Supply inventory management
- Medical history review
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Restorative procedures
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Radiation Health and Safety Certified
- Registered Dental Assistant Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Desert View Dental Care
10.2023 - Current
Cashier/Server
Senor Taco
01.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Dental Assistant - Medical Administration Practices, Medical Terminology
Arizona College of Allied Health