Suzanne M. Cerza
Keyport,New Jersey
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Nursing & Subacute
Reformed Church Home
Old Bridge, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw wound and skin care procedures, including cleansing, irrigating wounds, applying dressing changes and monitoring wound vac placement to ensure effectiveness
- Oversaw administration of intravenous fluids and antibiotic therapies, managed care for midline and PICC line placements to ensure optimal treatment
- Oversaw medication and treatment administration, coordinated GI tube feedings and IV treatments to ensure effective delivery and placement
- Oversaw patient monitoring and physical examinations; head to toe assessments, recordings of vital signs and patient outcomes
- Oversaw administration of oxygen therapies and nebulizer treatments
- Provided patient-centered resources and educational plans for individuals in managing their health conditions at home.
- Oversaw patient recovery processes following surgery. Coordinated rehabilitation support to enhance recovery outcomes.
Dental Assistant
Prosmile
07.2011 - 07.2025
- Handling front office operations when needed to greet and seat each patient
- Document all patient treatment provided
- Prepare treatment setup before dental procedures
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies
- Sterilize instrument per autoclave
- Develop and mount dental radiographs
- Work chairside assisting oral surgeon and family dentist with routine and specialized procedures: extractions, impactions, restorations, composite and amalgam fillings, root canal procedures, crown preps, implants, Invisalign attachment, suture placements, removal of all bone grafts
- Gained experience in four-handed chairside, exposing and processing x-ray films, fabricating temporary crowns, taking and pouring of impressions, trimming models, creating night guards and bleach trays
Dental Assistant
Banaszak & Neptune
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Set and confirm appointments, familiar with Easy Dental and Dentrix programs
- Handling front office operations when needed to greet and seat each patient
- Prepare treatment setup before dental procedures
- Sterilize and break down operatory between patients, practice appropriate infection control techniques
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies
Dental Assistant
Bayshore Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Assist office manager with patient scheduling and maintenance of patient records
- Set and confirm appointments, familiar with Easy Dental and Dentrix programs
- Handling front office operations when needed to greet and seat each patient
- Prepare treatment setup before dental procedures
- Sterilize and break down operatory between patients, practice appropriate infection control techniques
- Maintain lab equipment and supplies
- Sterilize instrument per autoclave
- Develop and mount dental radiographs
- Work chairside assisting oral surgeon and family dentist with routine and specialized procedures: extractions, impactions, restorations, composite and amalgam fillings, root canal procedures, crown preps, implants, Invisalign attachment, suture placements, removal of all bone grafts
- Gained experience in four-handed chairside, exposing and processing x-ray films, fabricating temporary crowns, taking and pouring of impressions, trimming models, creating night guards and bleach trays
Residential Habilitation Counselor
On Your Mark Inc, Non-Profit Organization for Children & Adults with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
01.2000 - 04.2010
- Entrusted to create a positive atmosphere that was encouraging, safe, and adaptive to each child's individual needs
- Followed and incorporated each consumer's individual service plan (ISP)
- Functioned in the guidelines of Medicaid/Medicaid policies
- Adhered to appropriate HIPPA protocol
- Responsible for keeping well detailed and organized daily records on all consumer activities and progression
- Planned and implemented therapeutic therapy and recreational activities
Education
Associate's Nursing Program - undefined
Eastern International College
Dental Assistant Program - undefined
Central Career School
Credits - undefined
College of Staten Island
Skills
Patient Care and Treatment Documentation: Electronic Medical Record
Basic Patient Care: Providing ADL assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and ensuring patient safety
Vital Signs Monitoring: Accurately measuring and interpreting vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse rate, and respiration rates
Medication Administration: Understanding dosages, routes, and potential side effects of medications, and executing safe administration practices
Wound Care: Cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds to promote healing and prevent infection
Infection Control: Implementing infection control practices to minimize spread of pathogens
Certification
CPR,BLS
Timeline
Skilled Nursing & Subacute
Reformed Church Home
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Banaszak & Neptune
02.2017 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant
Bayshore Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
09.2016 - 02.2017
Dental Assistant
Prosmile
07.2011 - 07.2025
Residential Habilitation Counselor
On Your Mark Inc, Non-Profit Organization for Children & Adults with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
01.2000 - 04.2010
Associate's Nursing Program - undefined
Eastern International College
Dental Assistant Program - undefined
Central Career School
Credits - undefined
College of Staten Island