Autumn Barone
Vassar,KS
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Compassionate healthcare support professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, medical terminology comprehension, and health record management. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient experiences and streamline healthcare processes.
Skilled ER Technician with background in fast-paced hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to provide patient care, including vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and wound dressing. Strengths include emergency medical procedures knowledge, strong communication skills for effective patient interactions, and capability to work well under pressure. Made significant impact in previous roles through active contribution to healthcare teams, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lyndon Elementary
Lyndon, Kansas
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Newman Regional Health
Emporia, Kansas
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained a clean environment in the ER by cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
- Enforced infection control policies within the ER department.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Prepared exam rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies, ensuring all necessary equipment is available, and documenting patient information into electronic health records.
- Transported patients to different locations within the hospital or clinic setting as needed.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Provided patients with basic nursing care including wound dressing changes and catheterizations.
CNA
Osage Nursing Center
Osage City, Kansas
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Rascals Daycare Center
Richmond, Kansas
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Ordered necessary materials or equipment required by state regulations.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Participated in meetings with state licensing officials to discuss any issues or concerns about the daycare operations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
ER Technician
Advent Health of Ottawa
Ottawa, Kansas
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units observing condition of patients and providing support when necessary.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
- Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
- Responded quickly to emergencies by utilizing appropriate assessment techniques, triage protocols and stabilization measures.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
CNA
Olathe Medical Center / Good Samaritan
Olathe, Kansas
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
CNA
Coffey Health System
Burlington, Kansas
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Waverly, KS05-2013
Certificate of Technical Studies HOT Program - Nursing
Flint Hills Tech
Emporia, KS05-2013
Skills
- Documentation
- Charting
- I and O
- Phlebotomy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- EKG interpretation
- Vitals
- Catheter
- Blood draws
- Patient Care
- Reporting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Patient transport
- ER support
- Mental health care
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Lyndon Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2024
CNA
Osage Nursing Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician, ER
Newman Regional Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
ER Technician
Advent Health of Ottawa
03.2019 - 11.2020
CNA
Olathe Medical Center / Good Samaritan
09.2017 - 12.2018
Daycare Owner/Operator
Little Rascals Daycare Center
07.2015 - 06.2022
CNA
Coffey Health System
12.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Certificate of Technical Studies HOT Program - Nursing
Flint Hills Tech