Kristen Rafferty
Andover,NJ
Summary
Personable and compassionate with focus on providing exceptional patient care and support. Knowledgeable about basic life support techniques and patient assessment, proficient in using medical equipment. Dedicated to making positive impact in emergency situations and ensuring well-being of patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Hackettstown First Aid And Rescue Squad
07.2022 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls and administer prehospital medical care to patients
- Complete medical charting requirements in ImageTrend
- Assist at community events
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
Clinical Information Manager (CIM)- Emergency Room
Envision Healthcare- Newton Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Provide scribe services at the direction of a provider allowing the provider to spend more time with the patient, work more productively, and produce accurate and thorough documentation
- Review completed reports for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure
- Able to witness the medical decision-making process of the clinicians on-site
- Use EPIC to input information into a computerized EMR system
Interim Trainer
Envision Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Teach new hires the skills required for accurate documentation and note-taking
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of trainees to ensure they are meeting quality standards
- Grade assignments and provide feedback on shorthand and provider notes
Lead Clinical Information Manager- Emergency Room
Envision Healthcare
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Lead and supervise the daily activities of scribes in the Emergency Room
- Manage monthly scribe schedule and time accounting
- Provide ongoing mentorship and training to new and existing scribes to improve team performance
- Function as a central point of contact between the scribes and the Regional Manager
- Communicate with the Medical Director of the site as needed
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Ithaca
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assist providers with biopsies and minor office procedures
- Assist with patient appointments and chart preparation
- Scribe for provider while in the examination room
- Room patients and complete required documentation and insurance verification
Activities Assistant
Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Partner with Activities Director to create and organize activities for the residents
- Interact with patients during group and individual activities
Program Assistant
Ithaca College
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Assist with creating student schedules
- Provide administrative support to Program Director
- Lead student orientations and other student-related meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Parsippany, NJ12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science With A Planned Clinical Emphasis
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY12.2020
Certification
- Technology: Smartboard, iPad, Computer (Windows, Mac)
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher
- Language: Studied Spanish for 7 years; Visited Spain in Summer of 2016
- EMR: Epic, Web EDIMS, EMS Charts, ImageTrend
- NJ Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR (BLS) Certified / First Aid Certified / Narcan Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Pathways to Nursing Panel Member Oct 2024
- Mentor ABSN Hybrid Program Mentee/Mentor Program Jan 2023-Present
- Lenape Valley Regional High School- Field Hockey Volunteer Coach Aug-Sept 2022
- Lakeland Emergency Squad High School Recruiting Nov 2021, 2022
- Speaker/Mentor for Prospective Students for School of Health Sciences & Human Performance Nov 2020
- Second Place Undergrad Category in the Penn State Health Administration Case Competition Nov 2020
- PCAT Leadership Assistant at Cayuga Medical Center Sep 2019-Jan 2020
- College Discovery Program Volunteer - Ithaca High School Feb 2019- May 2019
- Patient Care Advocate at Cayuga Medical Center Jan 2019 – May 2020
- Alzheimer’s Association Walk Volunteer Oct 2018
- EMT for Lakeland Emergency Squad Aug 2018-Present
- Volunteer at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home Oct 2017-May 2018
- Ithaca College Field Hockey Clinic Volunteer Fall 2017-Spring 2020
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Trainer
Envision Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Clinical Information Manager- Emergency Room
Envision Healthcare
09.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Hackettstown First Aid And Rescue Squad
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Information Manager (CIM)- Emergency Room
Envision Healthcare- Newton Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Ithaca
01.2021 - 05.2021
Activities Assistant
Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home
10.2020 - 12.2020
Program Assistant
Ithaca College
12.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science With A Planned Clinical Emphasis
Ithaca College
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