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Gracie Rivera

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient-centered care and a strong focus on effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and clinical documentation, consistently delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and adaptability, with a proactive attitude and strong work ethic. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Toothio
05.2024 - Current
  • Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and supported patient education
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained EHR
  • Assisted with sedation and ensured adherence to safety protocols

Nursing Student

St. Joesph's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided support in administering medications under supervision.
  • Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.

Nursing Student

Banner Estrella Medical Center
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Completed clinical rotation as part of Block 1 nursing coursework
  • Passed medications under instructor supervision, including oral and subcutaneous injections
  • Assisted with Foley catheter insertions and removals using sterile technique
  • Provided patient-centered care including hygiene, mobility, and vital sign monitoring
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to support recovery and ensure patient safety in the Observation/Progressive Care Unit

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and comfort
  • Delivered high-quality care in a fast-paced progressive care unit.
  • Documented patient care activities, assisted with ADL’s and monitored I/O

CNA Student

NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Delivered direct care, including hygiene, feeding, dressing, and mobility assistance.
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes promptly to nursing staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Provided emotional support while ensuring patient dignity and safety.
  • Assisted with physical therapy activities and facilitated patient transport.

Surgical Assistant

Wellness Dental
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with All-on-4 and overdenture procedures, including chairside conversions
  • Managed inventory, maintained sterile environments, and supported dental emergencies

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
12-2027

CNA Training Completed - Nursing Assistant

Providence Training Institute
Glendale, AZ
09-2024

Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant

Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ
05-2010

High School Diploma -

South Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ
03-2006

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Infection control
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate approach
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical documentation

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • IV Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Dental Assistant Certification
  • X-ray Certification

Healthcare Experience

  • Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (PCU), 01/01/25 - 03/31/25, Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and comfort, Delivered high-quality care in a fast-paced progressive care unit, Documented patient care activities, assisted with ADL’s and monitored I/O
  • Surgical Assistant, Wellness Dental, 01/01/23 - 05/31/24, Assisted with All-on-4 and overdenture procedures, including chairside conversions, Managed inventory, maintained sterile environments, and supported dental emergencies
  • Dental Assistant, Toothio, 05/01/24 - Present, Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and supported patient education, Scheduled appointments and maintained EHR, Assisted with sedation and ensured adherence to safety protocols

Timeline

Nursing Student

St. Joesph's Hospital
08.2025 - 09.2025

Nursing Student

Banner Estrella Medical Center
03.2025 - 04.2025

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025

CNA Student

NorthPark Health & Rehabilitation
08.2024 - 09.2024

Dental Assistant

Toothio
05.2024 - Current

Surgical Assistant

Wellness Dental
01.2023 - 05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Phoenix College

CNA Training Completed - Nursing Assistant

Providence Training Institute

Dental Assisting - Dental Assistant

Apollo College

High School Diploma -

South Mountain High School