Focused professional skilled in stabilizing and assessing patients in emergency situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel and medical staff.
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Jennifer Kulhanek
Boise,ID
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Care Center
CNA
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
ED Technician
09.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in escalating urgent cases to the appropriate healthcare professional for timely intervention when needed.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor procedures such as suturing wounds, splinting fractures, and applying dressings to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Expedited patient flow through the ED by effectively managing caseloads, anticipating needs, and allocating resources accordingly.
- Enhanced emergency department efficiency by triaging patients according to severity of condition and prioritizing medical needs.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by patiently answering questions, providing reassurance, and addressing any concerns in a timely manner.
Edgewood
Medical Technician
06.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, offering insight into potential diagnoses based on lab findings.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
West Ada School District
Paraprofessional
08.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Priority One Medical Transport
Emergency Medical Technician
01.2006 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Upheld high-quality service standards by consistently meeting or exceeding performance evaluation benchmarks set forth by management.
Education
College of Western IdahoNampa, ID
from Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2022
University Overview
Phlebotomy Specialist TrainingBoise, ID
from Phlebotomy
11.2021
University Overview
College of Western IdahoNampa, ID
from MANDT Training
01.2017
University Overview
San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA
from Emergency Medical Technician
01.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Data Analysis
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Geriatric Care
- Documentation accuracy
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Basic patient care
- Patient Transport
- Treatment Documentation
- Educating patients
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Mental health care
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- First Aid
- CPR
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- CPR/AED
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical History Recording
- Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Cardiac monitoring
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Airway Management
- Heart Monitoring
- Prehospital Care
- Patient Immobilization
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Basic life support
End-of-life care
Emergency response
Clinical documentation
Medication administration
Multitasking and organization
Critical thinking
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Responding to emergencies
Patient relationship building
Timeline
CNA
Life Care Center
02.2024 - Current
ED Technician
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2024
Medical Technician
Edgewood
06.2018 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional
West Ada School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Priority One Medical Transport
01.2006 - 03.2009
College of Western Idaho
from Certified Nursing Assistant
Phlebotomy Specialist Training
from Phlebotomy
College of Western Idaho
from MANDT Training
San Joaquin Delta College
from Emergency Medical Technician
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