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, MI05-2021
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Medright Inc
Troy07-2015
High School Diploma -
L’Anse Creuse Highschool North
Macomb, MI05-2015
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
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