Tina Boucher
Bonnyville,Alberta
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
123 Dentist (Bonnyville Dental Clinic)
2003.10 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Primary Care Paramedic
Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority
2003.07 - Current
- Liaised with previous shift personnel to discuss logistics and shift reporting.
- Collaborated with on-shift emergency team to cultivate safe and secure scene to tend to patients.
- Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
- Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.
- Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
911 Dispatcher
Wainwright 911/BRFA
2000.07 - 2010.05
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Diploma - Registered Dental Assisting
N.A.I.T.
Edmonton, ABDiploma - Emergency Medical Technician
Portage College
Lac La Biche, ABCertificate - EmergencyMedical Responder
Portage College
Lac La Biche, ABSkills
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Patient Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Education
- Patient Services
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Procedure Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sterilization Techniques
Accomplishments
- Mentored future dental assistants.
- Is supportive to new EMR's, PCP's and ACP's
- Coach youth soccer
Additional Information
I am a mom of 3 girls, one is all grown and in the Emergency Services, my other two girls are still in school and continue to have many activities that I am involved in.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
123 Dentist (Bonnyville Dental Clinic)
2003.10 - Current
Primary Care Paramedic
Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority
2003.07 - Current
911 Dispatcher
Wainwright 911/BRFA
2000.07 - 2010.05
Diploma - Registered Dental Assisting
N.A.I.T.
Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician
Portage College
Certificate - EmergencyMedical Responder
Portage College
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