Krystal Alba-Bass

KEY DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Primary AET duties):

• Provides and supervises patient care activities, acts as a team leader and member. Identifies patient needs/problems and monitors and records physiological patient measurements.
• Performs medical treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prepares and administers medications under flight nurse/physician supervision to include assembly, operation and maintaining therapeutic equipment.
• Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients experiencing varying medical emergencies.
• Developed action plans upon arrival on-site, determining triage order and providing individualized care with situational awareness and caution.

(UTM Additional duties):

Dual hatted AET & UTM:

• Assumed higher responsibility; managed 149 pers in UGT; *Crafted wing approved process for interim training documentation when systems were down.
• Initiated new trainees On The Job training (OJT) and verified their Status of Training monthly (SOT).
• Provides oversight of unit members flight and job qualification and upgrade (UGT).*Single-point manager for supporting, scheduling, conducting unit training activities for 4 AFC's/150 assigned personnel.
• Advises commander/supervisors/personnel on matters regarding enlisted education/specialty training & PME.*Issued, ordered, and tracked CDC enrollments; supervised specialty tong qualification for 5/7-level
• Spearheaded Unit Sexual Assault & Suicide Prevention training, enthusiastically delivered required virtual training-100% Sq participation.*Stressed UGT progression/enforced training timelines; 99% EOC exam pass rate- reduction time in ting 23% in 12 mos.
  *Interprets and implements sq training policies and procedures; provides tie guidance to trainees, trainers and supervisors.*Hosted 8 Sq training courses; upgraded 22 AMN to 5 level; streamlined documentationreduced & digitized 200+ files.
  
• Force multiplier; instructed AF Trainer class/qualified 35 SQ personnel, increased trainer capabilityeliminated training shortfall.
• Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
• Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
• Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
• Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
• Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
• Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions.
• Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.

• Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as follow up and interprofessional care referrals.

• Short term Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation unit
• Long term Psychological Care Unit
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.