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Kelsey Alafriz

Chesterfield

Summary

Adept at critical decision-making and emergency management, I significantly improved response times at Medstar Ambulance. My expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care, honed across various healthcare settings, aligns with employer-sought skills. Achievements include enhancing patient transfer efficiency and maintaining stringent HIPAA compliance, showcasing my technical proficiency and empathetic patient interaction.

Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 4 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Medstar Ambulance
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures, staying current on industry best practices.
  • Expedited patient transport, ensuring safe and efficient transfer to the appropriate medical facility.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to improve response times, optimizing routes for quicker access to patients in need.

Phlebotomist

McLaren Macomb Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Strengthened rapport with patients using clear explanations of procedures to alleviate concerns or confusion.

Drug Testing Technician

Michigan Counseling Group
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Used sample prep equipment to prepare for drug tests.
  • Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and proper handling of sensitive materials.
  • Developed customized drug testing panels for specific client requirements, ensuring targeted identification of substances relevant to their industries.

Medical Records Clerk

Advanced Resources
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
  • Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.

Phlebotomist

Beaumont Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Education

EMT State License #2009076 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Level

Medstar Ambulance
Clinton, MI
05-2021

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

Medright Inc
Troy
07-2015

High School Diploma -

L’Anse Creuse Highschool North
Macomb, MI
05-2015

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency management

Certification

  • CPR hospital setting AHA 12/2024

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Medstar Ambulance
01.2021 - 12.2024

Phlebotomist

McLaren Macomb Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021

Drug Testing Technician

Michigan Counseling Group
03.2020 - 11.2020

Medical Records Clerk

Advanced Resources
02.2018 - 11.2018

Phlebotomist

Beaumont Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2015

EMT State License #2009076 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Level

Medstar Ambulance

Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy

Medright Inc

High School Diploma -

L’Anse Creuse Highschool North
Kelsey Alafriz