Abigail D. Lyons-Rifenburg
Waverly
Summary
To seek and maintain a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CPR Instructor
Life Saving Outreach Sevices
09.2021 - Current
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Paramedic
Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services
08.2019 - Current
- Patient Care Experience (2+ Years)
- Provides rapid response to emergency alarms, medical and fire calls
- Develops patient reports and delivers them effectively to the receiving facility
- Follows BLS Protocols and follows them as written for the duration of emergency calls and responses.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Providing provider education and public education leading CPR class instruction in accordance to AHA guidelines and instructor certification.
Mental Health Assistant
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Provides support services to inpatient mental health patients
- Performs 15-minute rounds to do environmental and safety checks on all patients within the unit
- Provides documentation of a shift report on each individual patient within the unit
- Answer phones
- Assists patients with group activities and provides patients with daily meals
- De-escalation of psychiatric patients.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Emergency Medical Technician
Erway Ambulance
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Patient Care Experience (2+ Years)
- Provides rapid response to emergency alarms, medical and fire calls
- Develops patient reports and delivers them effectively to the receiving facility
- Follows BLS Protocols and follows them as written for the duration of emergency calls and responses.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
Sitter
Robert Packer Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Provides supervision to patients to ensure safety of the patients and staff
- 1:1 observation of mental health patients.
- Provides supportive care for hospital patients.
Unit Clerk
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Manages patients charts to ensure all forms are correct and the chart is complete with doctors orders for nursing staff
- Updates patient family members on the duration of the patients stay in the hospital
- Provides clerical assistance to all staff
- Answer phones
- Provide an easy flowing environment ensuring the department is organized.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored and communicated patient dietary plans to carry out physician orders and prevent errors.
Emergency Medical Assistant
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Patient Care Experience (2+ Years)
- Provides basic in-hospital assistance to those in need
- Provides patients with clean clothing, a clean bed and helps patients with hygiene needs
- Follows protocols and training to successfully obtain routine EKGs and routine and emergency lab blood work for patients and physicians upon request
- Provides 1:1 observation for psychiatric patients
- Provides 1:1 care for psychiatric patients
- Phlebotomy and EKG training.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Bartender/Server
O’Briens Inn
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintaining customer satisfaction for the duration of every shift
- Ensuring the bar was in a clean and safe condition for employees and customers
- Providing drinks and food services to customers in the bar
- Counting casha after every shift
- Opening and closing the bar alone.
Front Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintaining customer satisfaction for the duration of every shift
- Ensuring the store was in a clean and safe condition for employees and customers
- Providing assistance to customers in the store and at the registers when requested.
Student Aide
Robert Packer Hospital
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Ensuring patient diet plans are met and patients are able to be provided meals at their request
- Ensuring good communication efforts with doctors and other hospital staff regarding patient’s diets and meal plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY12.2022
High School Diploma -
Tioga Central High School, Tioga Center
Tioga Center, NY06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05.2025
Skills
- Teamwork-oriented, highly motivated and ready to advance my skills utilizing
- Computer based communications to perform duties and responsibilities
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Instructional Techniques
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Recordkeeping and Paperwork
- Technology Integrated Instruction
- Microsoft Word Experience
- Knowledge in basic technology
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Erway Ambulance
07.2022 - 12.2022
Sitter
Robert Packer Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
Mental Health Assistant
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2023
CPR Instructor
Life Saving Outreach Sevices
09.2021 - Current
Unit Clerk
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Medical Assistant
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Paramedic
Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services
08.2019 - Current
Bartender/Server
O’Briens Inn
02.2019 - 06.2020
Front Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2018 - 06.2019
Student Aide
Robert Packer Hospital
08.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Finger Lakes Community College
High School Diploma -
Tioga Central High School, Tioga Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Corning Community College
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