Zayda Vela
@zaydavela
Dental Assistant delivering patient-focused chairside care with Open Dental expertise.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Dental Assistant with experience as a Dental Assistant at Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry and Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics in Laredo, TX. I bring strong chairside assisting, patient care, and vital signs support, and I’m comfortable working in a fast-paced dental office.
Before dentistry, I built customer service and operations experience through roles like Wal-Mart Associate and Booking Officer at Lasalle County, along with Security experience through my time as a Jailer. I’m bilingual in English/Spanish, BLS/CPR certified, and motivated to help clinics run smoothly while delivering quality care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Assisted clinicians during dental and orthodontic procedures while delivering patient-focused care. Supported day-to-day clinic operations, including chairside assistance and documentation tasks.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Provided chairside assisting and patient care in a pediatric dentistry practice. Managed routine clinical tasks including vital signs and supported dental procedures using office systems.
Jailer
Lasalle County
Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Performed jail security duties to maintain safety and order. Followed procedures to support secure operations and incident response.
Booking Officer
Lasalle County
Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Supported booking operations by handling intake-related administrative tasks. Used computer skills to assist with records and maintained professional, security-focused workflows.
Walmart Associate
Walmart
Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Provided customer assistance in a retail setting and completed daily service and support tasks. Handled cash transactions and performed work using basic computer and mobile tools.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lyndon B. Johnson High School
High school diploma, High School
2013 - 2017
Earned a high school diploma at Lyndon B. Johnson High School from 2013 to 2017.
Availability
Location
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