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Nayeli L Ibarra

Nayeli L Ibarra

wasco,California

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with a detail-oriented mindset and strong time management capabilities, honed at Shafter Family Dental Care. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through exceptional oral hygiene education and efficient chair-side support, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and a positive clinical environment. Proficient in electronic charting and patient care documentation.

Experienced with dental procedures and patient care. Utilizes strong skills in dental radiography and chairside assistance to support dental teams effectively. Knowledge of maintaining sterilization protocols and ensuring smooth patient experience.

Dental professional prepared to provide high-quality patient care in dynamic dental environment. Adept in dental radiography, chairside assistance, and maintaining sterilization protocols. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Shafter Family Dental Care
09.2016 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
  • Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
  • Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.

Cashier

Tropicana Supermarket
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.

Cashier

Fiesta Supermarket
05.2014 - 04.2016
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.

Education

GED -

Independence High School, Wasco, CA
05-2009

Skills

  • Electronic charting
  • Time management capabilities
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • X-ray processing
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Treatment room setup
  • Instrument sterilization techniques
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental material handling
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Teeth cleaning assistance
  • Restorative procedures
  • Inventory management
  • Dental staff support
  • Office administration duties
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry support
  • Oral surgery
  • Pediatric dental care
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Dental hygiene
  • Infection control procedures
  • Chair-side support
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Instrument selection
  • Taking X-rays
  • Oral X-rays
  • Instrument preparation
  • Exam room setups
  • Chairside assistance
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Customer service
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Instrument tray preparation
  • Full mouth radiographs
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Surgical setup

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant - Shafter Family Dental Care
09.2016 - Current
Cashier - Tropicana Supermarket
05.2016 - 11.2017
Cashier - Fiesta Supermarket
05.2014 - 04.2016
Independence High School - GED,
Nayeli L Ibarra