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Nancy Aguila

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Care At Ward Lake
Bradenton, FL
12.2024 - Current
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.

Dental Assistant

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton, FL
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Bradenton, FL
05.2018 - 10.2023
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts, and impressions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.

Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Specialists
Bradenton, FL
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.

Key Holder

Bath and Body works
Bradenton, FL
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Customer and Personal Service Active Listening
  • Time Management Judgment and Decision Making
  • Flexible Reliable, Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
  • Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
  • Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
  • Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.

Sales Associate

Vanity Fair
Ellenton, FL
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Help customers try on or fit merchandise
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Education

Certificate - Dental Assisting

DATS Of Florida
Bradenton, FL
09.2018

High School Diploma -

Manatee School For The Arts
Palme, FL

Skills

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Patient services
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Patient record management

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant

Languages

English

Spanish

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Care At Ward Lake
12.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
11.2023 - 11.2024

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
05.2018 - 10.2023

Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Specialists
10.2017 - 05.2018

Key Holder

Bath and Body works
10.2015 - 10.2017

Sales Associate

Vanity Fair
05.2013 - 08.2014

Certificate - Dental Assisting

DATS Of Florida

High School Diploma -

Manatee School For The Arts