Carmen Dumitrescu
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dedicated professional with a calm and organised approach, demonstrating expertise in patient care, health and safety compliance, and cross-infection control. Ensuring effective practice administration and regulatory compliance. I Excel in problem solving and enjoy supporting others. I am committed to ethical conduct and cultural awareness, with a proactive initiative towards conflict resolution and resilience under pressure. My career goals are to progress to a manager position where I can demonstrate my strengths and leadership skills gained through previous roles and university studies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dental nurse
MyDentist
Plymouth, Devon
01.2019 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
- Offered post-operative instructions under dentist's supervision, enhancing patient recovery process.
- Provided information to patients about good oral health care, boosting their understanding of preventive measures.
- Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Operated x-ray equipment safely and accurately, producing high-quality images for diagnosis evaluation.
- Collaborated with dental team for smooth clinic operations.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
- Supported dentists during procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring immediate medical attention for patients.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
- Provided excellent patient care from arrival to treatment completion.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
- Welcomed patients, explaining dental procedures and answering questions to ease anxiety.
- Accurately and efficiently decontaminated and sterilised dental devices for continued hygiene compliance.
- Uploaded and updated patient records on computer system, adhering to patient confidentiality policies.
- Helped to close surgery, treatment rooms and reception area at end of day.
- Took impressions of patients' teeth for study casts, aiding in treatment planning.
Student Dental Nurse
Meavy Way
Plymouth, Devon
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Took impressions of patients' teeth for study casts, aiding in treatment planning.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Provided excellent patient care from arrival to treatment completion.
- Helped to close surgery, treatment rooms and reception area at end of day.
Senior health care assistant
Warwick Park Nursing Home
Plymouth, Devon
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Strengthened team efficiency with clear, timely communication.
- Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
- Led staff training to develop care skills.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ease transition home.
- Utilised specialist equipment to assist in patient care.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care approach.
- Built trusting relationships through compassionate bedside manner.
- Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures.
- Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
- Administered medication for effective pain management.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Performed patients' vital signs, promptly reporting early warning scores to Head Nurse to prevent clinical deterioration.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Advocated on behalf of patients to secure resources.
Shop Assistant
Mas que aromas
Zaragoza, Spain
01.2010 - 02.2015
- Handled queries regarding products, providing detailed information as necessary.
- Conducted price checks at request of customers for clear communication on cost.
- Collaborated effectively with team members during busy periods.
- Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
- Promoted sales and special promotions to increase store revenue.
- Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
- Communicated effectively with suppliers on delivery schedules, ensuring timely replenishments.
- Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.
- Upheld company policies whilst dealing with returns and exchanges.
- Completed opening and closing duties in line with established schedule.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Prepared orders for customers with wrapped, bagged and boxed items.
- Assisted in inventory counts, maintaining accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community and public services management
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2022 - 05.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social care
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Verbal and written Communication
- System knowledge
- Computer literate
- Cross-Infection control
- Ethical conduct
- Regulatory compliance
- Proactive initiative
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic planning
- Resilience under pressure
Affiliations
- Paint and texture arts.
Languages
Romanian
Native
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Community and public services management
University of Plymouth
09.2022 - 05.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social care
University of Plymouth
09.2022 - 05.2024
Dental nurse
MyDentist
01.2019 - Current
Student Dental Nurse
Meavy Way
03.2018 - 12.2018
Senior health care assistant
Warwick Park Nursing Home
04.2015 - 02.2018
Shop Assistant
Mas que aromas
01.2010 - 02.2015
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