Sara Perez Rodriguez
Phoenix
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments, and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sales Floor Team Member
Target Corporation
Phoenix
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone at Guest Services.
- Answered phone calls and transferred customers to the right department.
- Maintained current knowledge to shelf planograms and end caps plans to effectively merchandise products.
- Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
- Managed claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center
Scottsdale
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Treatment Room set up and clean up
- Assisted in four and six handed dentistry
- Developed a full mouth series and assisted in taking X-rays
- Patient data gathering and patient intake procedures
- Assisted in root canals, implants, and cementing permanent crowns
- Expert in taking dental impressions
- Experienced in sterilization
- Verified insurance coverage for patients' treatments.
- Processed insurance claims for reimbursements of prescribed medications.
- Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms.
Respite Care Provider
Blue Thumb Services
Phoenix
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided support to a family who needed to keep their little daughter at home who had autism.
- Helped the daughter with bathing and grooming.
- Was responsible for following directions to keep the patient always satisfied and safe.
- Cleaned her room and took her to her doctor’s appointments.
- Read her books and taught her how to read by sounding out words.
CNA Student
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily personal care and hygiene tasks for residents.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Assisted nurses with treatments and procedures according to protocols established by the facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
CNA Certificate of Successful Completion -
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2023
Dental Assistant Certification -
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ01.2020
Associate Degree - Associates in Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges – Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2018
High School -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptive Learner
- Customer Service Experience
- Patient data management
- Attention to detail
- Insurance verification
- Patient care
References
Upon request
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center
05.2020 - 03.2023
Sales Floor Team Member
Target Corporation
12.2019 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Blue Thumb Services
05.2014 - 09.2016
CNA Student
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
CNA Certificate of Successful Completion -
Paradise Valley Community College
Dental Assistant Certification -
Phoenix College
Associate Degree - Associates in Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges – Paradise Valley Community College
High School -
Paradise Valley High School