Alena Lanning
Papillion
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Assistant
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Papillion, Nebraska
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided first aid and emergency care to students, ensuring a safe and healthy school environment and managing minor injuries and illnesses
- Preformed administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, adhering to school policies and protocols.
- Conducted health screenings, including vision, hearing, and height/weight assessments, and managed accurate records of findings for student health profiles.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to promote health education, implementing programs on nutrition, hygiene, and wellness for students and families.
- Developed and maintained confidential health records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and school district policies.
- Acted as a liaison between students, parents, and healthcare providers, facilitating communication regarding health concerns and care plans.
- Practiced in emergency preparedness drills and initiatives, ensuring readiness to respond to health-related crises in school setting.
- Provided support for students with chronic health conditions, creating individualized care plans and coordinating with families and healthcare professionals.
- Engaged in professional development and training to stay updated on health and safety regulations, best practices, and emerging health issues in schools.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Medical Center
Grand Island, Nebraska
12.2003 - 01.2008
- Administered and monitored respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, and oxygen therapy, to enhance patient care and improve respiratory function.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients’ respiratory status, interpreting diagnostic tests and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care, contributing to treatment plans for critically ill patients in ICU settings.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-management techniques, enhancing compliance and quality of life.
- Utilized advanced technology, including ventilators and pulmonary function testing equipment, ensuring accurate and effective treatment delivery.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment, adjusting care plans as necessary and maintaining detailed medical records for ongoing evaluation.
- Trained and mentored new staff and students in respiratory therapy techniques and hospital protocols, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Facilitated quality assurance initiatives, contributing to the development of protocols that improved departmental efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor's - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona05.2025
Skills
- Various administration tasks
- Planning and organizing
- Establishing operating procedures
- Problem solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competency
- Communication Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
Timeline
Health Assistant
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Medical Center
12.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor's - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University
Hobbies and Interests
Special interest in working with Dyslexia/Language Disorders, Special interest in working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing