Kristin Gardiner
Plainfield,CT
Summary
Skilled Teaching Instructor with background in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs. Strengths include superior classroom management, effective communication, and adaptability to new teaching methods. In previous roles, contributed significantly to improving student engagement and academic achievement through innovative teaching strategies and fostering positive learning environments. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allied Health Programs Coordinator
American Professional Educational Services
Norwich, CT
02.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Allied Health Instructor
American Professional Educational Services
Plainfield, CT
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans for allied health students.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities during class time.
- Designed assessments to measure student understanding of course material.
- Monitored student behavior and addressed disciplinary issues as needed.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
Medical Assistant/Laboratory Technician
Student Health and Wellness UCONN
Storrs, CT
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
Patient Care Technician, ICU,ED,Cardialogy
Backus Hospital
Norwich , CT
06.2013 - 03.2019
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Paraprofessional
Plainfield Public Schools
Plainfield, CT
08.2002 - 04.2013
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Education
Associate of Science -
Goodwin University
Hartford, CT08-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Employee training
- Regulatory compliance
- Lesson planning
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Patient care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCCT Phlebotomist
- BLS Instructor
- BLS Certified
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Allied Health Programs Coordinator
American Professional Educational Services
02.2024 - Current
Allied Health Instructor
American Professional Educational Services
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant/Laboratory Technician
Student Health and Wellness UCONN
03.2019 - 02.2024
Patient Care Technician, ICU,ED,Cardialogy
Backus Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2019
Paraprofessional
Plainfield Public Schools
08.2002 - 04.2013
Associate of Science -
Goodwin University
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