Alison Kimbrell
Fairbanks
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in delivering compassionate patient care in fast-paced environments. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, complemented by expertise in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, fostering seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in managing patient records and administrative tasks, organizational skills to enhance operational efficiency. Equipped with a solid understanding of medical terminology and patient confidentiality protocols, poised to excel in high-demand clinical settings while supporting medical staff in providing patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient care using skills acquired at FMH Denial Center as a CNA. Continued to develop and enhance caregiving abilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Reduced potential risks for patients by following infection control and safety guidelines diligently.
- Safeguarded patients'' well-being through close observation during high-risk procedures, such as catheter insertions or IV starts.
- Expedited wound healing through proper wound care management techniques as guided by nursing staff.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate and timely processing of information.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained electronic health records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
Caregiver
Timbercreek
Fairbanks, AK
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with patient care using skills acquired at FMH Denial Center as a CNA. Continued to develop and enhance caregiving abilities.
Front Desk Receptionist
R&N Gym
North Pole, Alaska
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Greeted visitors to provide information and direct to appropriate personnel.
- Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
- Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Preserved office security by following safety procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denali Center
Fairbanks, AK
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in a system.
Office Assistant
Mo Holland Dance Studio Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Managed office paperwork, including scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
- Answered approximately 25 phone calls daily and pleasantly welcomed visitors to office.
- Maintained business records by updating customer information.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
- Handled requests-for-information, delegating tasks to appropriate employee to optimize customer service.
- Oversaw workforce management and staff scheduling to keep office operations running smoothly.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Made orders for new office supplies based on demand and budgetary restraints.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Mo Holland Dance Studio Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
- Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Facilitated class activities, ensuring a positive and engaging environment for students of all levels.
Education
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks-CTC
Fairbanks, AK07-2021
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Fairbanks, AK05-2021
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Activity Planning
- Bathing, grooming and dressing
- Meal and snack preparation
- Exercise and outdoor activities
- Child Safety Procedures
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Puzzle and game play
- Reliability
- Patient Care and Safety
- HIPAA
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- General housekeeping ability
- Behavior modeling
- Stress management
- Active listening
- Flexible
- Conflict Resolution
- Discipline understanding
- Emotionally supportive
- Enrichment activities
- Behavior modification
- Educational support
- Grooming and bathing assistance
Experience
Teaching, office managing, CNA denial center, assisted living, float pool CNA, ward clerk CNA
Timeline
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Timbercreek
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denali Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
R&N Gym
06.2020 - 05.2023
Office Assistant
Mo Holland Dance Studio Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2021
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Mo Holland Dance Studio Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
High School Diploma - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks-CTC