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Misty Kastle

Scio,OR

Summary

  • Knowledgeable and compassionate medical staff member with 15+ years of medical and customer service experience. Diligent about serving and supporting all facets of emergency services . Focused on delivering high-quality work to the community and promoting satisfaction within the Paramedic/ Firefighter role.
  • Ambitious candidate pursuing a Paramedicine degree eager to contribute to the community that I call home. Skilled in staying calm in fast-paced, high stress settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Albany, OR
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Emergency Department Technician

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
  • Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
  • Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
  • Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
  • Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
  • Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
  • Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
  • Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
  • Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
  • Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.

Video Monitoring

Samaritan Health Services Inc.
Corvallis, OR
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Monitored patient rooms for patient and staff safety
  • Redirecting confused patients when attempting to ambulate without staff, or pull on essential IV's or lines.
  • Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health Services Inc.
Albany, OR
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Telemetry Tech/Unit Secretary

Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Order supplies for the unit that were low.
  • Answered phone calls from providers, family, other facilities.
  • Assisted in the set up of billing insurance.
  • Organizing facility to facility transfers.
  • Assisted in setting up appropriate accomodations for patient discharges.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
07-2024

Firefighter 1 And Type 2 Wildland Firefighter -

Santiam Firefighter Academy
Stayton, OR
06.2021

Skills

  • Quick problem solver
  • General housekeeping abilities
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Community relations through good customer service
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Valid Oregon driver's license
  • Types at least 40 WPM
  • Back office operations
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Data entry documentation
  • Staff motivation
  • Self-starter
  • Dedicated team player
  • Organization and efficiency
  • Customer relations

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant I - Issued 12/10/2010, Marquis companies
  • Certified Nursing Assistant II - Issued 12/13/2014, Portland Community College
  • EMT Basic - 09/10/2020, Chemeketa Community College
  • Paramedic License - IN PROGRESS
  • Firefighter 1 and Wildland Firefighter type 2 - Santiam Firefighter Academy
  • CPR Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS Certified
  • PHTLS Certified
  • NFPA certified driver

Timeline

CNA

Samaritan Albany General Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023

Emergency Department Technician

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022

Video Monitoring

Samaritan Health Services Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health Services Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Telemetry Tech/Unit Secretary

Salem Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Chemeketa Community College

Firefighter 1 And Type 2 Wildland Firefighter -

Santiam Firefighter Academy
  • Certified Nursing Assistant I - Issued 12/10/2010, Marquis companies
  • Certified Nursing Assistant II - Issued 12/13/2014, Portland Community College
  • EMT Basic - 09/10/2020, Chemeketa Community College
  • Paramedic License - IN PROGRESS
  • Firefighter 1 and Wildland Firefighter type 2 - Santiam Firefighter Academy
  • CPR Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS Certified
  • PHTLS Certified
  • NFPA certified driver
Misty Kastle