Piera Passaro
Woodbridge,Canada
Summary
To continue to utilize all my skills, training and knowledge to provide growth and development to employers and myself.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Certified/Member of ODAA Member of CDHA Member of ODHA Certified/Member of the CSMLS Certified/Member of the OSMT Licensed with CDHO & Self-Initiated Licensed as a Security Guard Level “C” CPR & Emergency First Aid Firearms License Restricted/Non-restricted Black belt Tae kwon do Languages English & Italian
Diligent registered dental hygienist with background in providing comprehensive oral care services. Proven ability to perform thorough dental cleanings and promote patient education for better oral hygiene. Demonstrated proficiency in periodontal therapy and patient communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kipling Queensway Mall Dental
01.2018 - Current
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- Zoom Whitening
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contribute to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilize ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborate with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jain Dental Center
01.2017 - Current
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contribute to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilize ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborate with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Unit Clerk
Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Data entry, transcribing orders, entering doctor/nurse orders
- Filing, charting, inventory control, OHIP billing
- Administrative duties, mail, patient admissions/transfers
- STATS, customer service, practicing infection control
- Assisting with basic patient care, comforting families/patients
- Exposure to a majority of units within the hospital, helping and working with adult/child mental health, ICU, assisting with hostile patients/situations, de-escalating situations, problem solving
- Monitoring CCTV, deescalating patients, maintaining and enforcing safety within the mental health unit
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing relevant information or transferring inquiries as needed to maintain efficient communication channels within the unit.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Provided excellent customer service while responsibly managing sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, supporting infection control measures within the healthcare facility.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Carmine DiCristofaro
01.2006 - Current
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contribute to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilize ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborate with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Dimovski
01.2019 - 01.2020
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- Zoom Whitening
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Toronto Smile Centre
01.2016 - 01.2020
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- Zoom Whitening
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Albion & Finch Dental Centre
01.2006 - 01.2020
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- Zoom Whitening
- IPAC, sterilizing, paperless record keeping
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
C.D.A. P.D.A. R.D.H.
Dr. Feldman & Associates
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- A.P.I.E
- Scaling, polishing, impressions, diet counseling, probing, periodontal management
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
Education
Certificate - OC Spray/Chemical Agents, Non-violent De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention, Use of Force Handcuffing/Baton
GC Tactical
06.2024
Certificate - By-law Officer
Humber College
Toronto, ON12.2023
Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2023
Certificate - Security Guard/Private Investigator
Security Hub
Toronto, ON03.2020
Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessor
Seneca College
Toronto, ON03.2020
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Medix College
Brampton, ON07.2015
Certificate - Intramuscular Injection
Medix College
Brampton, ON11.2014
Diploma - Registered Dental Hygienist
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene
Toronto, ON11.2005
Biology -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2004
Certificate - Preventative Dental Assistant.
Career Canada College
Toronto, ON09.2003
Skills
- Adaptable to change
- Patient confidentiality
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Safety Compliance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Volunteer Experience
- 01/01/15, 12/31/15, LifeLabs, Toronto, ON, Medical Lab Assistant – VOLUNTEER, Answering phones, patient care, disinfection, conducting ECG’s & interpreting, OHIP billing, data entry, processing specimens, Blood draws, hubbing, inventory control, specimen handling, Sorting specimens, patient identification, labeling
- 01/01/02, 12/31/02, Ward Funeral Home, Woodbridge, ON, Funeral Director Assistant – VOLUNTEER, Attending to families and consoling grieving people, Preparing rooms for viewing, Embalming and preparation of deceased, Greeting and directing families to viewing rooms
Availability
TUESDAYS
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Dimovski
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kipling Queensway Mall Dental
01.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jain Dental Center
01.2017 - Current
Unit Clerk
Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Toronto Smile Centre
01.2016 - 01.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Carmine DiCristofaro
01.2006 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Albion & Finch Dental Centre
01.2006 - 01.2020
C.D.A. P.D.A. R.D.H.
Dr. Feldman & Associates
01.2002 - 01.2006
Certificate - OC Spray/Chemical Agents, Non-violent De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention, Use of Force Handcuffing/Baton
GC Tactical
Certificate - By-law Officer
Humber College
Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber College
Certificate - Security Guard/Private Investigator
Security Hub
Certificate - Medical Device Reprocessor
Seneca College
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Medix College
Certificate - Intramuscular Injection
Medix College
Diploma - Registered Dental Hygienist
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene
Biology -
George Brown College
Certificate - Preventative Dental Assistant.
Career Canada College
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