Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dental for Windows.
Compliant with legal requirements i.e. "Privacy Act 1988", "Human Rights Act", "Discrimination Act", "Duty of Care", etc as well as workplace policies and procedures.
Preparing the clinical site: operation and maintenance of equipment
Patient initial assessment: Medical history, psychological assessment of patient withing the clinical environment, chief complaint.
Treatment planning: discuss with patient diagnosis of findings and treatment options.
General Dental Hygiene skills include: Periodontal treatment, basic scale and clean with ultrasonic and hand scalers or Airflow, TFA, taking of X-rays, treatment for dry sockets, suture removal, teeth whitening and impression taking for home whitening kits/mouth guards, removal of fixed orthodontic retainers, oral health education within the practice and community (schools).
CPD education, APHRA, DHAWA.
Dental Hygienist/Dental Nurse
Dr David Blake
04.1986 - 07.2005
As per Alkimos Beach Dental
Lab Technician
Sanger Centre
06.1997 - 03.1999
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Special Constable (volunteer)
Huntingdon Police Station
01.1996 - 06.1998
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Prepared and submitted incident reports regarding police activities and investigations.
Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control.
Air Hostess
Suckling Airways
03.1996 - 05.1997
Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
Performed pre-flight cabin checks to maintain operational safety equipment.
Relayed updates and information to passengers after confirming key details with pilot.