Jakelin Castillo Vargas
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate caregiver with a proven track record at Sonia Corina, enhancing patient well-being through dedicated support and effective communication. Skilled in patient care and dental radiography, I excel at fostering positive environments and collaborating with teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I am committed to delivering exceptional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Sonia Corina
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Registered Dental Assistant
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma, CA
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
Patient Care Coordinator
Petaluma Health Center
Petaluma
12.2021 - 08.2022
- As a patient care coordinator In a dental office I became familiar with treatment plans scheduling patients for procedures.
- I also was able to check Insurances and see what patient was eligible for. I was in charge of doctors schedule and making treatment/recall columns.
- Processed patient intake information and updated medical records prior to treatment.
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Demonstrated flexibility during changes to patient care practice.
- Completed insurance verifications and claim forms for patient intake and processing.
- Collaborated with team to promote, plan and organize communication materials.
- I was able to multitask and help support other areas of team.
Sales Associate
Target
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2025
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2023
Skills
- Through my schooling at the SRJC, I was able to volunteer in Give Kids a Smile This is where we provide care free of charge to children who need sealants which help prevent cavities
- I was able to present to children at Lincoln Elementary School on oral health and how to prevent cavities
- At Santa Rosa Junior College, I completed my coronal polishing certification and my radiation safety certification
- I also was able to learn 3D printing, CadCam, and how to make retainers
- I have also volunteered with the community action center in ball drives for schools, providing new equipment for schools that need
- I also helped host a hydration station with the Community Action Center
- I am bilingual in Spanish and English
- Radiography skills
- Patient care
- Strong ethics
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant License
- Radiation Safety Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- Give Kids A Smile Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Petaluma Health Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Coordinator
Petaluma Health Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Sonia Corina
06.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Target
04.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Santa Rosa Junior College
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