KRISTA COFFIN
Presque Isle,ME
Summary
Hardworking, Passionate, focused and organized Student Nurse looking to secure an RN Trainee Earn and Learn Position where I can continue improving my hands on Nursing skills while excelling in my academics. Focused on becoming an exceptional nurse who will continue bringing the highest level of patient care to Aroostook County after Graduation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant at Gentile Hall
University of Maine at Presque Isle
09.2022 - Current
- Input, file and organize all memberships into RecTrac.
- Help coordinate staff schedule to make sure desk and fitness are staffed
- Answer desk phone and help set up group activities at our facility
- Communicate with everyone who comes into the gym and sign community members up for new memberships and answer all questions that are needed.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Train new staff when hired
Title 1 Aide
Pine Street Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Physical Therapy Aide
ATI Physical Therapy
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in patient intake, patient care, and preparation of equipment
- Clerical duties
Ophthalmology Assistant
Focus Eye Care of Maine
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe
- Take and document patients’ medical histories.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
- Experience scrubbing in and circulating during oculoplastic procedures.
- Experience working with Pediatric Ophthalmology: assisted in surgical paperwork and all pediatric appointments.
- Trained to input patient information using the MDI system.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
Ophthalmology Assistant
TAMC Eye Care Services
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
Athletic Training Aide (Work Study Position)
University of Maine at Presque Isle
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Conduct initial assessment of athletic injury to provide emergency or continued care, and apply protective or injury preventive devices
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as record keeping and report writing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05.2015
Skills
- Patient Care experience
- Active Listening
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Attention to detail and organized
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to Adapt to different Situations
- Very Empathetic
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Administrative Assistant at Gentile Hall
University of Maine at Presque Isle
09.2022 - Current
Title 1 Aide
Pine Street Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2022
Physical Therapy Aide
ATI Physical Therapy
06.2021 - 09.2021
Ophthalmology Assistant
Focus Eye Care of Maine
04.2018 - 05.2021
Ophthalmology Assistant
TAMC Eye Care Services
08.2015 - 03.2018
Athletic Training Aide (Work Study Position)
University of Maine at Presque Isle
09.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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