Claudia Cotunoaei
Paignton,Devon
Summary
Registered Dental Nurse with 3 years of experience delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled at making patients feel at ease, providing support from their arrival through to the completion of treatment. Experienced in assisting with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring full compliance with CQC standards. Holds a National Diploma in Dental Nursing and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both patients and the dental team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental nurse
Torbay Dental Practice
Torquay , Devon
2022.06 - Current
- Assisted dentist by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, and mixing materials for impressions as well as restorative procedures.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings, extractions, and worked with the dentist during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, such as crowns, bridges, and fillings.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Processed radiographs using the X-ray machine, ensuring all images were accurately mounted with patient names and dates. Maintained up-to-date clinical files to support accurate patient records and treatment planning.
- Welcomed patients, explained dental procedures to ease anxiety, and assisted with completing intake and consent forms.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in EDGE software.
- Arranged appointments using the in-house booking system, ensuring efficient scheduling and minimal patient wait times. Also managed patient reminders and follow-up appointments to maintain smooth practice operations.
- Replenished sundries and ordered low-stock items.
- Managed Denplan patients by keeping accurate records, submitting online claims, and registering new patients through the insurance website.
Dental Receptionist
Elmsleigh Park Dental
Paignton
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Front of house duties; Telephone management including booking and rescheduling appointments
- Using a computerised diary system
- Processing payments and recording daily takings
- Triage patients everyday and fill in the emergency gaps
- Opening and closing the practice
- Customer service & Administrative tasks such as taking messages, contact patients, file records and keep them organised, writing emails, photocopying, scanning/printing
- Sending reminders & recalls to patients for routine check-ups or further dental treatment
- Making sure all the lab work is back in time for patient's appointment
- Working along the dental nurse to maintain the smooth running of the practice by helping getting the instruments dry and ready for the next examination or treatment
- Processing the X Rays in the system
- Maintain a friendly & good communication with the patients and the work team.
Activities Coordinator
Harbour Healthcare
Paignton
2020.08 - 2021.08
- Organize activities by offering different types of engagement for the residents, fulfilling their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Observe, analyze and record residents' participation
- Encourage residents to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities such as crafts, gardening, games, and arts
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of residents' health issues by obtaining information from the medical staff and family members and get involved in person-centered care planning
- Make an activities weekly plan, organize and promote thematic events in the care home setting
- Ensure a relaxing atmosphere by encouraging the individuals to take part in group activities
- Focus on finding meaningful activities tailored to residents hobbies and preferences
- Online marketing by posting pictures and updates of Carehome activities.
Teacher
Twinkle Star
Iași
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and use in the learning of German language
- Interacting with people on a daily basis, calling parents and providing feedback in regards to how their kids performed in classes and also to keep them up to date with their children progress
- Make lesson plans according to the curriculum guidelines and establish clear objectives with the students
- Online teaching using Zoom platform during lockdown period
- Creating online tests (BTB and Google forms)
- Keeping a clear record of what I've done with my students
- Assign, grade, and evaluate students' classwork and homework
- Organise and label materials in a manner appropriate for students' age and perceptual skills
- Feedback exchange with the students to know what suggestions they have to make the learning process more entertaining and adapt them in the lesson plan
- Attend teacher training workshops to improve professional competence
- Maintain good class management to make sure there aren't any disruptions and enforce rules for behaviour
- Prepare students for the A1 OSD exam, focusing on specific exam subjects and tasks
- Use computer and video projector to supplement presentations
- Meet with other professionals to discuss students' needs and progress.
Freelance Photographer
Iasi
2015.03 - 2019.07
- Interact with people with different personalities and adapt in order to create a friendly environment and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera
- Coordinating photo sessions and group photos with the wedding planner
- Editing and retouching images using Photoshop and other professional tools in order to ensure a high-quality product is delivered to our customers
- Pay close attention to small details
- Technical knowledge such as adjusting the apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting and subject motion
- Determine desired pictures and composition by discussing with the clients and make a plan
- Choosing and setting up the best locations for pictures
- Promoting my business via social media
- Discuss and sign contracts with the clients.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2024
United Kingdom 2022.11 - 2024.04
Bachelor's in Modern Language and Literature - Literature And Linguistics
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Iasi 2017.10 - 2020.05
Pedagogy Module in Education - undefined
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
2017.10 - 2019.05
High School Diploma -
Colegiul National Stefan Cel Mare
Iasi07.2017
Skills
- Comprehensive hygiene compliance
- Computer literate
- Verbal and written Communication
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient care and communication
- Teamwork collaboration
- Chairside Assistance
- Record Keeping
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2024
2022.11 - 2024.04
Dental nurse
Torbay Dental Practice
2022.06 - Current
Dental Receptionist
Elmsleigh Park Dental
2021.09 - 2022.06
Activities Coordinator
Harbour Healthcare
2020.08 - 2021.08
Teacher
Twinkle Star
2019.08 - 2020.06
Bachelor's in Modern Language and Literature - Literature And Linguistics
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
2017.10 - 2020.05
Pedagogy Module in Education - undefined
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
2017.10 - 2019.05
Freelance Photographer
2015.03 - 2019.07
High School Diploma -
Colegiul National Stefan Cel Mare
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