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Kristy Florio

Merritt Island,FL

Summary

Driven and compassionate professional with over a decade of experience in healthcare and customer service. My work as a dental hygienist has sharpened my ability to build trust, manage anxiety, and communicate effectively with diverse individuals. These skills are directly transferrable to the mental health field. Through volunteer service as a Guardian ad Litem and PSYCH-K® Facilitator, I have demonstrated a commitment to emotional healing, trauma advocacy, and personal transformation. I am now seeking to deepen my impact by advancing my education and training in mental health counseling, where I aim to support individuals in achieving emotional resilience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental Merritt Island
Merritt Island
01.2017 - Current
  • Rapport building with patients
  • Providing comfort and support to patients with Dental Anxiety
  • Time Management Skill, Managing/Maintaining schedules for 3 hygienists
  • Training/Educating New Hire Hygienists
  • Forecasting schedule and supply needs/budgets
  • Reviewing Analytics to make necessary schedule adjusts
  • Communicating to upper management in terms of business needs
  • Critical Thinking skills in terms of problem-solving issues in the business

Dental Hygienist

Cocoa Beach Dentistry
Cocoa Beach
01.2017 - 01.2011
  • Performing dental cleanings, removing plaque and tartar
  • Applying sealants and fluoride treatments
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices
  • Whitening procedures performed on qualified patients
  • Collaborating with doctor on treatment plan for patients’ dental hygiene needs
  • Managing patient oral hygiene care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Clinical Track

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08-2025

Associate in Science - Dental Hygiene

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
01.2010

Associate in Arts - General Education

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
01.2006

Volunteer Experience

  • Florida Guardian Ad Litem, Volunteer, Florida, 2025-01, current, Advocate for abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the state of Florida
  • Psych-K Facilitator, 2024-06, current, Guides individuals to overcome limiting beliefs, Facilitating changes to subconscious by muscle testing and balance processes, Help clients reprogram their minds for greater well-being and self-empowerment
  • R.L. Stevenson Elementary School, Parent Volunteer, 2017, 2024, Assisting teachers and other volunteers with various activities, tasks, events, Organizing fund raising raffles, collecting prizes

Timeline

Lead Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental Merritt Island
01.2017 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Cocoa Beach Dentistry
01.2017 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Clinical Track

University of Central Florida

Associate in Science - Dental Hygiene

Santa Fe College

Associate in Arts - General Education

Santa Fe College
Kristy Florio