KIMBERLY BOXX
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Search and Rescue Volunteer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed search and rescue operations for missing people who were distressed, lost, sick or injured and coordinated with local agencies for response operations.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Took active role in search and rescue missions under stressful and challenging conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salem Health-Intensive Care Unit
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
ED Tech/EMT-B
Salem Health—Emergency Department
09.2022 - 01.2023
- EKG’s, blood draws for lab testing, vital signs, and 1:1 observations
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic
US Army – Active Duty
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Provision of emergency casualty care and primary health care to acutely injured soldiers and civilians.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Emergency Medical Technician
First Call Ambulance Services
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Project Manager
Rapid Dry
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project
- Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood Supportive Living
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health Therapy Senior Care
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health Therapy Senior Care
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
Linfield University
Portland, OR12.2024
Fellowship - Wilderness Medicine
F.A.W.M.
Austin, TX12.2024
Public Health -
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY01.2022
68W Health Care Specialist Course - Combat Medicine And Trauma Care
Fort Sam Houston
Texas, USA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Staunton High School
Staunton, IL01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Lewis Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL07.2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy Experience
- ACLS Training
- PHTLS Training
- PALS Training
- Advanced Trauma Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Medical equipment usage
- Prolonged Patient Care
- Provision of Primary Health Care
Certification
- NREMT
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certified
- TNCC
Emergency Skills
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Emergency Triage
- Tactical Casualty Care
- Basic Rescue Operations
- Disaster Management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Team Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Detailed Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Mentoring of Subordinates
- Project Collaboration
- Team Building
Timeline
Search and Rescue Volunteer
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Salem Health-Intensive Care Unit
05.2023 - 08.2023
ED Tech/EMT-B
Salem Health—Emergency Department
09.2022 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
First Call Ambulance Services
03.2019 - 06.2020
68W Health Care Specialist/Combat Medic
US Army – Active Duty
10.2017 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Rapid Dry
05.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood Supportive Living
05.2015 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health Therapy Senior Care
02.2013 - 04.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health Therapy Senior Care
08.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing Degree -
Linfield University
Fellowship - Wilderness Medicine
F.A.W.M.
Public Health -
Nazareth College
68W Health Care Specialist Course - Combat Medicine And Trauma Care
Fort Sam Houston
High School Diploma -
Staunton High School
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Lewis Clark Community College
- NREMT
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certified
- TNCC
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