April Green
Veteran
Princeton,MN
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional and combat veteran, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and personalized healthcare plans. Skilled in medical documentation and adept at building strong relationships, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Carefree Home Services
07.2024 - Current
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Accounting Intern
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication, timely responses, and professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing financial statements for errors or inconsistencies before submission to managementclients.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Flight Medic
United States Army
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Delivered basic, advanced and critical care to injured and ill patients traveling to hospital trauma centers via aircraft.
- Collaborated with flight crew and ground personnel to coordinate seamless patient handoffs and transport logistics.
- Reduced response times by efficiently preparing aircraft for emergency medical flights, including pre-flight checks and equipment setup.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes through skilled administration of medications, intubation, defibrillation, and other critical procedures.
- Maintained clear communication with pilots to ensure smooth operations during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new Flight Medics joining the team, sharing valuable insights and experiences to support their professional growth.
- Prepared detailed patient care reports after each mission for accurate record-keeping and follow-up care coordination.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the team by adhering strictly to company protocols and industry guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing training courses to stay current on best practices in air medical services and flight medicine techniques.
- Conducted thorough post-flight debriefings to identify areas for improvement in future missions.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex trauma cases while working under pressure in confined spaces.
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain well-being of flight crew and patients.
- Managed medical equipment on the aircraft, performing routine checks and maintenance to ensure functionality during critical situations.
- Assessed extent of injuries or illnesses to provide direction for medical procedures once in hospital setting.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
11.2007 - 08.2012
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Conducted research on health threats specific to unit's location to brief personnel and administer preventive care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized healthcare plans.
- Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry policies and mandates.
- Mentored new staff members, sharing expertise and insights into effective healthcare strategies that bolster team performance.
- Developed health plans for patients to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better resource management.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify individual patient needs, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment options.
- Managed and updated health records of Number personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA04.2016
Business Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2013
Skills
Combat Veteran
Medical history documentation
Medical Anatomy and Physiology
Research and investigation
Interpreting and applying policies
Public Speaking
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Carefree Home Services
07.2024 - Current
Accounting Intern
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
10.2015 - 04.2016
Flight Medic
United States Army
08.2012 - 11.2014
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
11.2007 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
Business Administration
Capella University