Niva Guerrier
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
I am a qualified and professional dental assistant with four an one half years of experience in the dental field. Strong work ethic, responsible and a team player with an heart for growth in knowledge and helping people overall. My goal is to help as many people as I can to get their smile back.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rivergate Dentist Of Port St. Lucie
1161 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd
07.2024 - Current
- Provided general dentistry services to patients
- Assisted dentist in procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficient workflow
- Set up for procedures and break room down
- Sterilization
- Autoclave maintenance
- Sport testing
- Pour and trim models
- Send and follow up with lab cases
- Scan with trios/itero
- Follow up calls for post op patients
- Perio chart with hygienist
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Change traps
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
Dental Assistant
Dentistry By Design
672 SW Prima Vista
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed appointment scheduling and maintained patient records for accuracy.
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Schedule patients
- Follow up calls with post op patients
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless workflow during procedures.
- Led initiatives to optimize inventory management of dental supplies.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Caregiver
ARC of Martin County
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Keeping client entertained in their home
- Performed various household tasks and maintenance duties
- Attended social events to build client relationships
- Monitored client health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and preferences of clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in their home environments.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Teaching
Algricultural and Labor Program Inc
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate experiences for children 3-5 years old
- Developed educational plan to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Led class to create nurturing environment that supports learning.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student participation and motivation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
High School -
Saint Lucie West Centennial High
1485 SW Cashmere Blvd01-2016
Associate of Science - Early childhood
Indian River State College
500 NW California Blvd01-2019
EFDA -
Fortis Institute
9022 S US Highway 1 N05-2022
Skills
- Dental imaging
- Filling, crown, extraction, oral surgery and endodontic assistance
- Dental impressions
- Infection control
- HIPAA/OSHA Trained
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Patient scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Dental material handling
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Rivergate Dentist Of Port St. Lucie
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dentistry By Design
05.2022 - 07.2024
Caregiver
ARC of Martin County
12.2020 - 05.2022
Teaching
Algricultural and Labor Program Inc
08.2018 - 05.2021
High School -
Saint Lucie West Centennial High
Associate of Science - Early childhood
Indian River State College
EFDA -
Fortis Institute