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Nevaeh Zelaya

San Antonio

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in pediatric dentistry and direct support roles. Experienced in providing hands-on care to children in a dental setting, ensuring a positive, comfortable, and safe environment. Skilled in patient management, assisting with procedures, and educating families on oral hygiene. As a Direct Support Professional, I am passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities, offering personalized support, and fostering a compassionate, inclusive environment. Seeking to combine my clinical expertise and my caring, empathetic nature to provide exceptional care and support to children and individuals in need.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Options For All
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Dental Assistant

Kids Dental Land
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties..
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Working in pediatrics and handling nitrous oxide

Warehouse Associate

Target Distribution Center
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team

Education

Dental Assistant Degree - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Valley High School
San Bernardino, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Patient education
  • Pediatric dental care
  • OSHA regulations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Note taking
  • Relationship building
  • Transportation
  • Disability awareness
  • Social skills development

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • SealantFluoride Varnish Application Certificate-Various State Boards or Associations.
  • Coronal Polishing Certificate - State Department of Health or State Dental Association.
  • Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • OSHA Certified

Reference

Nallely Ruiz -

(909)567-8481


Nancy Tinajero -

(831)262-4533

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Options For All
03.2025 - 06.2025

Dental Assistant

Kids Dental Land
01.2024 - 02.2025

Warehouse Associate

Target Distribution Center
06.2022 - 12.2023

Dental Assistant Degree - Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Valley High School

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