Clara Broxterman
Oskaloosa,KS
Summary
Reliable, Seasoned CNA/CMA and Volunteer Firefighter /EMT with a proven track record in patient care and emergency medical services. Excelled in medication administration and patient advocacy at Cascade Health Services, enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in using EMR and providing advanced life support, demonstrating exceptional time management and compassionate care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Cascade Health Services
Topeka, Kansas
01.2024 - Current
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Performed routine inventory control checks of drugs stored in unit drug boxes or carts.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for entering medication orders and patient information.
Volunteer Firefighter
Jefferson County Emergency Services
Oskaloosa, Kansas
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated efforts between multiple emergency response teams during major incidents.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
CNA/CMA
Oakley Place of Rossville
Rossville, KS
10.2021 - Current
- Assist 12+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents morale
- Establish rapport with team members, residents, and families
- Help residents with daily hygiene, including showering, oral care, peri care, incontinence care, and minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling.
- Support residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games, and reading activities
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Education
Fire Science
Highland Community College
Hiawatha, KS12-2024
EMT
Washburn Insitute of Technology
Topeka, KS05-2024
High School Diploma -
Rossville JR SR High School
Rossville, KS05-2023
CMA
Washburn Insitute of Technolgy
Topeka, KS05-2023
CNA
Washburn Insitute of Technology
Topeka, KS12-2021
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Privacy and HIPAA Regulations
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Medical terminology
- Advanced life support
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Emergency medical care
Affiliations
- 15+ year softball player with 3 years leading the team to state championships
- 6 years of Cheerleading with 4 back to back state campions
- Active In 4-H
- Experienced traveler with a high ability to adapt quickly to new environments/culture
- Active in church and misson groups
Accomplishments
- Nationals Honor Society scholar
- Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal
- American Star Award (FFA)
- Many state championship winnings
Certification
- CNA
- EMT
- CMA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CMA
Cascade Health Services
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Jefferson County Emergency Services
05.2023 - Current
CNA/CMA
Oakley Place of Rossville
10.2021 - Current
- CNA
- EMT
- CMA
Fire Science
Highland Community College
EMT
Washburn Insitute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Rossville JR SR High School
CMA
Washburn Insitute of Technolgy
CNA
Washburn Insitute of Technology
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