Kjersti Gutierrez
Colorado Springs ,CO
Summary
I am a career-minded individual with an outgoing personality, seeking a position as a Dental Assistant in a successful office where I can utilize my training and help provide quality patient care. I am an upbeat, hardworking individual who enjoys teamwork and new initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant, EDDA
North End Dental
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2021 - Current
- Surgical Assistant: Setting up room for all surgical procedures, placing IV for sedation patients. Doing blood draws for PRP. Ordered all implant supplies.
- Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during examinations and treatments by handing instruments or material used during procedures.
- Removed sutures from surgical sites postoperatively.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Greeted patients, recorded medical histories and vital signs, and provided patient education.
- Scans on Trios digital scanner for Surgical guides, Night Guards, Clear Correct orthodontic appliances, Retainers, Crowns, making temp crowns, etc.
- Assisted dentist in performing dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and root canals.
- Preparing and placing fixed temporary dentures in patients' mouths.
- Great at FMX, CBCT, and all other X-rays.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted in recording patient data and entered notes on every patient seen in Dentrix system.
- Demonstrated proficiency with alginate and VPS impressions.
- Set up the surgical room and assist the dentist during Extractions, Bone Grafting, and Implant Placement surgeries.
- Delivered full and partial dentures to patients making sure to do proper adjustments for the best fit and comfort.
- Educated patients by giving postoperative instructions and scheduled follow-up appointments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments following procedures. As well as disinfecting & maintaining infection control in-between all patients.
Education
EDDA
American Institute of Dental Assisting
Colorado Springs, CO01-2023
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Colorado Springs, CO01-2019
Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01-2006
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Reliability
Timeline
Surgical Assistant, EDDA
North End Dental
05.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
11.2018 - 04.2021
EDDA
American Institute of Dental Assisting
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs
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