Amber Klynsma
Hospers,IA
Summary
Adept at blending creative vision with compassionate communication, I excel in roles demanding both artistic and empathetic skills. At Good Samaritan Society, I leveraged my project management and emotional support abilities to enhance patient care, while my photography business showcased my digital design expertise and superb attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self-employeed
Hospers, Iowa
04.2019 - Current
- Managed and operated a photography studio, overseeing all aspects of business operations.
- Captured high-quality images, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining professional standards.
- Directed photo shoots, providing creative direction and technical expertise to achieve desired results.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
Pipestone, MN
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Mortician
Adams Funeral Home
Ames, Iowa
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared and presented obituaries for deceased individuals.
- Organized memorial services in accordance with family wishes.
- Communicated with funeral attendees to provide information and facilitate organized services.
- Transported remains from place of death to mortuary facility.
- Facilitated interment ceremonies at gravesites or mausoleums.
- Dressed, cosmetized, and casketed the deceased according to family specifications.
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements.
- Managed inventory of supplies related to embalming, preparation, and presentation of the deceased.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as embalming tables, drainage systems, refrigeration units.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science Program
DMAC College
Ames, IA05-2018
Skills
- Digital design
- Creative artistic vision
- Website management
- Creative visionary
- Flexible creative approach
- Project management
- Superb attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Multitasking and organization
- Empathetic
- Funeral service planning
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
07.2022 - 01.2023
Photographer
Self-employeed
04.2019 - Current
Mortician
Adams Funeral Home
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science Program
DMAC College
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