Maria Luisa Romo
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated Lead RDA at Swinomish Dental Clinic, skilled in problem-solving and teamwork. Passionate about continual improvement and adept at infection control, ensuring compliance and safety in dental practices. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead RDA
Swinomish Dental Clinic
La Conner, WA
01.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Infection Control Officer ensuring that all weekly, monthly records are completed, quarterly water test in office and outsource labs.
- Ordering dental supplies on weekly bases making sure that all materials are available.
- Ordering Implants and implant components.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Translating Services LLC
Mt Vernon, WA
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with case managers to ensure smooth transitions between facilities for Spanish-speaking patients receiving ongoing care.
- Developed educational materials in Spanish to help non-English speaking patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment options.
- Served as an essential resource during emergency situations involving non-English speaking patients, providing life-saving information in realtime.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide essential information about patient conditions, ensuring proper care delivery.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
RDA
Unity Care NW
Bellingham, WA
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Main RDA for RCT and Surgical Extractions.
RDA
Dr Michael Oswald and L. Vander Giessen
Bellingham, WA
08.2008 - 05.2016
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Caregiver Attendant
Home Attendant Care Inc.
Bellingham, WA
06.2008 - 04.2014
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
Dental Supervisor RDA
Sea Mar Community Health Center
Bellingham, WA
01.1995 - 04.2008
- Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for professional growth.
- Reduced patient wait times through strategic scheduling adjustments and optimized workflow processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient scheduling and appointment management processes.
- Optimized appointment booking process through careful analysis of demand patterns, resulting in decreased no-show rates.
Education
GED -
WCC
Bellingham, WA07-2001
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Americorps
Lynden, WA12-1994
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead RDA
Swinomish Dental Clinic
01.2019 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Translating Services LLC
02.2017 - 04.2022
RDA
Unity Care NW
03.2016 - 12.2018
RDA
Dr Michael Oswald and L. Vander Giessen
08.2008 - 05.2016
Caregiver Attendant
Home Attendant Care Inc.
06.2008 - 04.2014
Dental Supervisor RDA
Sea Mar Community Health Center
01.1995 - 04.2008
GED -
WCC
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Americorps