April Farrell-skinner
Summary
I am seeking a position that will not only utilize my skills and experience, But allow me to grow and further my knowledge.
I have dedicated myself to adapting to any circumstances and welcome the opportunity for a new challenge and/or obstacle. I'm a quick-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 10 years of experience in a variety of clinical environments. I've been know for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. I am dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care to all patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPR Instructor
Oregon CPR
05.2022 - Current
- As a member of the Oregon CPR, I have had the privilege of teaching other Healthcare Workers BLS and community members CPR/First Aid. I measured student performance using objective evaluation criteria aligned with national guidelines for effective CPR administration. This has made me very comfortable and confident in the event of cardiac arrest, Furthermore; my skills as an EMT-B.
Laboratory Assistant
Mckenzie Willamette
03.2021 - Current
- As a Phlebotomist I retrieve blood samples from patients, prepare specimens for laboratory testing, verify requisitions, clarify information and check discrepancies.
EMT-Basic
High Priority Consultants
04.2021 - 08.2021
- HPC specializes in Emergency Medical Services, technical rescue in the wildland fire environment and concert medical standby. While working for HPC I attended multiple concerts as a member of their medical team. I learned the fundamentals of crisis intervention, de-escalation and EMS management. Working with a highly trained team has afforded me extra insight into more complex emergencies such as NIMS/ICS structured events.
Patient Service Rep. I
Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 03.2021
- My Dialysis position gave me a wonderful opportunity to learn a different skill in Phlebotomy, however I decided to return to Quest Diagnostics because it accommodated my childcare needs.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2017 - 09.2020
- My duties include monitoring and adjusting fluid removal rate according to patient vitals while minimizing the possibility of infection through proper technique
- As a direct caregiver for those undergoing dialysis, which sometimes occurs as frequently as three times a week
- I have to be understanding and conscientious of the patient's emotional state
- I am responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Dialysis machine during and after each treatment
- I also need to keep detail-oriented records and communicate with the charge nurse as well as my manager.
Patient Service Rep. Il
Quest Diagnostics
04.2017 - 07.2018
- My duties included collecting specimens according to established procedures
- I am also responsible for completing requisitions accurately and calling clients to confirm handwritten orders
- Researching test requirements and information if necessary
- I label, centrifuge, split, freeze and package specimens for transport
- I maintain required records and documentation until the discard date
- I submit an order supply sheet for our facility monthly and help with inventory
- I do the following duties without direct supervision.
Lab Assistant
Clinical Labs of Hawaii
10.2015 - 11.2016
- While working at our fast-paced lab, I've developed quick-thinking and accuracy while under pressure
- As a lab assistant, I collect, label specimens (blood, urine, and other bodily substances) preparing them to be analyzed for routine lab tests
- As a Toxicologist at the lab, I prepare donors to supply urine and breath alcohol samples for drug testing
- During this time, I also collect, prepare and send the specimens out for review
- Duties also included answering phones, ordering requisitions, preparing specimens dropped off for shipping and maintaining supplies.
Target Mobile Sales Associate
Target
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and tailored recommendations.
- Enhanced customer loyalty with excellent follow-up and after-sales support, ensuring repeat business.
Hostess/Bartender
Merriman's Waimea
06.2012 - 10.2013
- While at Merriman's restaurant, I started off as a Hostess and moved up to Bartender during my short time there
- My duties included, answering phones, taking orders, making reservations, balancing my own cash register, communicating with other employees and cleaning/organizing my bar area
- I was recently laid off, due to the lack of customers and changes within the business itself.
Utilities/Waitress
Cafe Il Mondo
02.2012 - 05.2013
- My duties include, dishwasher, prep cook, answering phones and interacting with customers.
Office Assistant
Lane Community College
08.2010 - 10.2011
- While I attended Lane Community College, I worked at the Titan Bookstore
- During my time at the Titan Store, I helped at the front desk as an office assistant
- My tasks included helping students find books, filling, stocking, answering phones and taking care of the mail.
Office Assistant
Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2009 - 07.2010
- I applied, interviewed and was selected for a mentorship at Sacred Heart Medical center
- While I was at Sacred Heart, I worked mainly for the ICU but picked up additional work in the Emergency Department
- Due to budget cuts the program ended
- During my time at Peacehealth, I worked with numerous managers and always completed the tasks assigned to me
- My responsibilities included filing, stocking, ordering supplies, answering telephones, and other detail-oriented projects.
Education
Lane EMT program
01.2022
Sweetwater Health
04.2012
No Degree -
Lane Community College
09.2010
Churchill High School
06.2010
Skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Outstanding customer communication skills
- Integrity
- Personable
- Proficient in proper venipuncture and collection
- Emergency medical care
- Problem-Solving
- Medical Equipment Operation
- CPR and First Aid
- Emergency Management
Specialized Program
- Completed EMT certification 2022
- POC Certified
- BAT and Urine Certified Collector 2016
- Bartending License 2013
- Phlebotomy Certification 2012
- Health Service Academy 2010
Awards Accomplishments
- Live Your Dream Award 2022
- CPR Card (American Heart Association) 2022
- Scholarship Lane Community College. 2010-2011
- Youth Mentorship Program (Peacehealth) 2008-2010
References
- Katrina Purdy (302) 462-5593, Owner of Oregon CPR
- Brian Sugg, (541) 501-2309, Owner of Aegis Asphalt Seal coating
- Julie Oshima, (808) 329-2205, Manager of Clinical Labs of Hawaii
- Bethany Tanksley, (458) 209-0428, Manager of Fresenius Dialysis center
- Peggy Bollenbaugh, (541) 463-5256, Lane Community College
Certification
- Licensed EMT-B
- Phlebotomy Certification- 12 years
- Dialysis technician License - 3 years
- IV endorsement
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
CPR Instructor
Oregon CPR
05.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
High Priority Consultants
04.2021 - 08.2021
Laboratory Assistant
Mckenzie Willamette
03.2021 - Current
Patient Service Rep. I
Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 03.2021
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2017 - 09.2020
Patient Service Rep. Il
Quest Diagnostics
04.2017 - 07.2018
Lab Assistant
Clinical Labs of Hawaii
10.2015 - 11.2016
Target Mobile Sales Associate
Target
09.2014 - 09.2015
Hostess/Bartender
Merriman's Waimea
06.2012 - 10.2013
Utilities/Waitress
Cafe Il Mondo
02.2012 - 05.2013
Office Assistant
Lane Community College
08.2010 - 10.2011
Office Assistant
Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2009 - 07.2010
Lane EMT program
Sweetwater Health
No Degree -
Lane Community College
Churchill High School