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Kalei Bottomlee

Northport

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in patient care and emergency response, including a role at DCH Northport Medical Center. Proven skills in infection control and crisis management, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Adept at educating patients on health practices while maintaining meticulous records and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Children and Teen Dental
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • 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.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

911 Dispatcher Northstar EMS

Tuscaloosa County EMA
11.2024 - Current
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a cohesive team environment, fostering seamless communication during emergencies.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.

PCA

DCH Northport Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Cashier Team Lead

Tractor Supply
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Cashier

Winn Dixie Warehouse
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tuscaloosa County High School
12500 Wildcat Drive Northport AL, 35476
08.2022

Skills

  • Radiation safety
  • Patient education
  • Emergency dispatch
  • Infection control
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis management
  • Emotional support
  • Record keeping
  • Health compliance
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Patient relations
  • Electronic charting
  • First aid training
  • Office administration duties
  • Knowledgeable in software
  • Patient record maintenance
  • Emergency response preparedness

Certification

CPR Certified

AED certified

First Aid certification

Radiology certification

X-Ray certification

Timeline

911 Dispatcher Northstar EMS

Tuscaloosa County EMA
11.2024 - Current

PCA

DCH Northport Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Tractor Supply
12.2021 - 08.2022

Cashier

Winn Dixie Warehouse
06.2019 - 11.2021

Dental Assistant

Children and Teen Dental

High School Diploma -

Tuscaloosa County High School
Kalei Bottomlee