ELENA NAVARRETE
Gurnee,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience supporting patients in a specialized healthcare setting. Skilled in documentation, data entry, and maintaining confidential records with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communicator who builds trust and understanding with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and reliability in fast-paced, client focused environments. Seeking to apply interpersonal and organizational skills to a Human Services role supporting families in need.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Advanced Endodontics PC
Gurnee, IL
2021 - Current
- Assist the endodontist during surgical and non-surgical procedures, ensuring efficiency, and patient comfort.
- Prepare and maintain detailed patient charts, documenting all clinical notes and doctor provided information.
- Sterilize and maintain instruments in accordance with infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Capture and process high quality dental radiographs and CBCT scans.
- Apply First Aid and CPR knowledge to ensure patient safety and respond appropriately to medical needs and emergencies.
- Support patients through all stages of care, ensuring comfort, understanding, and clear communication in sensitive or high-stress situations
- Maintain detailed and confidential records by accurately transferring patient information from paper to digital systems and documenting provider notes.
- communicate daily with patients, families, and other professionals to coordinate care, clarify information, and ensure follow through on treatment plans.
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism while assisting diverse individuals with verifying needs, and emotional states.
- Manage administrative responsibilities including scheduling, ordering supplies, and maintaining compliance with safety and documentation standards.
- Provide translation and interpretation support for patients.
Itemizer
Thred Up
Vernon Hills, Illinois
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Responsible for processing clothing items to company standards.
- Meets and exceeds all metric goals. Can process an average of 720 items in a shift.
- Selected as a shift trainer to help new associates learn their role and provide feedback to help them meet metric goals.
- Flourishes in an independent and team environment.
- Flexible to work in multiple work centers due to knowing all positions.
- Selected to test multiple new company programs and provide valuable feedback to leadership and corporate team.
- Maintains and enforces a clean and safe environment.
Lifeguard
Keylime Cove
Gurnee, Illinois
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Manage a safe environment by enforcing rules, policies, and procedures to all guests.
- Provide exceptional customer service to 50+ members by meeting their needs and exemplify a positive attitude.
- Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IllinoisMedical Assisting
Lake County Technology Campus
Grayslake, IllinoisEarly Childhood Education
Lake County Technology Campus
Grayslake, IllinoisSkills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Fast learner
- Multitasking
- Organization
Languages
Spanish and English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Itemizer
Thred Up
09.2017 - 03.2021
Lifeguard
Keylime Cove
03.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Township High School
Medical Assisting
Lake County Technology Campus
Early Childhood Education
Lake County Technology Campus
Clinical Assistant
Advanced Endodontics PC
2021 - Current