Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level EMTB position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Hi, I’m
Kellylynn Schaff
EMT
Beulaville,NC
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Well Care Home Health
CNA
05.2018 - 11.2020
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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Care.com Inc
CNAII
05.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided end of life care to a terminally ill patient.
- Provided emotional and nutritional support.
- Bathed, dressed, changed ostomy bags, and provided wound care.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville, NC
Associate of Applied Science from Emergency Medical Science
05-2024
University Overview
- Dean's List [Summer and 2023]
- 3.254 GPA
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville, NC
Associate of Arts from Nursing
05-2022
University Overview
- 2.719 GPA
Caring For Life618A Court St Jacksonville NC 28540
from CNAII
03-2018
University Overview
Caring For Life618A Court St Jacksonville NC 28540
from Phlebotomy Tech
01-2018
University Overview
Caring For Life618A Court St Jacksonville NC 28540
from CNAI
12-2017
University Overview
- Awarded top of my class as well as being the youngest in my class.
Jacksonville High School1021 Henderson Dr Jacksonville NC 28540
High School Diploma
06-2017
University Overview
- Honors Diploma
- Honor Roll grade 9 2013-2014
- Honor Roll grade 10 2014-2015
- Dean's List grade 12 2016-2017
- 3.9844 GPA
- Ranked 89 of 357
- Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Lacrosse
- National Honors Society Member
- National Technical Honor Society Member
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs assessment and monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- BLS, ALS, PALS
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient evaluations
- Patient transport and safe driving
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Scene safety assessment
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- NC state EMT certification.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) - Various State Departments or Agencies.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Timeline
CNA
Well Care Home Health
05.2018 - 11.2020
CNAII
Care.com Inc
05.2018 - 08.2018
Coastal Carolina Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Emergency Medical Science
Coastal Carolina Community College
Associate of Arts from Nursing
Caring For Life
from CNAII
Caring For Life
from Phlebotomy Tech
Caring For Life
from CNAI
Jacksonville High School
High School Diploma
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