Danielle Peltier
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Administered aerosol medications via metered dose inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use breathing exercises and postural drainage techniques.
- Collected arterial blood samples from patients for analysis of gas exchange values.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Assisted in administering oxygen therapy to patients with low oxygen levels.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Developed an understanding of common respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema through research assignments given by the supervising RT.
Dental Assistant
Paul Sandvick and Associates
Glendale , WI
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joan Antida
Milwaukee, WI05-1993
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical record documentation
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Infection control practices
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Paul Sandvick and Associates
03.2017 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Joan Antida
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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