Misty Skavdahl
West Point,NE
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic jobs with proven success at modeling highest standards to all team members in any location, whether rural or urban. Tireless customer-focused professional with innate navigational sense to find obscure professional actions. Focus on details and consistently delivers a positive mindset wherever we are or whatever we are doing. Life can be a struggle have anyone - let's all work together to make it a happy work force.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Rural Mail Carrier
Mike Bannan
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
- Delivered mail to 45 residents 6 days a week.
Region #23 Emergency Management
Nan Gould
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- This position was an "on call" as needed.
Chamberlain Chapel and Mortuary
Jeff Chamberlain
04.2014 - 01.2023
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Coordinated transportation of remains between medical facilities, funeral home and burial locations.
- Supported grieving loved ones through difficult time and aided with details such as obituary notice wording.
- Provided services in Harrison for organizing funeral and services to be held.
- Helped families select funeral and burial details from range of available options.
- Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
- Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Determined and recorded recovery locations on maps, overlays and sketches.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
Village Night Watchman
Village Of Harrison - Edgar Hatch
03.2010 - 10.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Read and maintained water and sewage pumps twice in a shift.
- Watered and mowed City Park, City Cemetery and areas belonging to the Village of Harrison.
EMT
Craig Hourt
01.1999 - 01.2022
- Maintained level headedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- I was the EMS Director for 18 years for Sioux County Rescue Squad.
- Emphasized privacy and confidential information was a must and had to be honored at all times.
CNA
Niobrara Health And Life Center
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Cared for 20 residents per shift.
Air Link Dispatcher
Regional West Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed main switchboard at the Regional West Hospital.
- Arranged for ground and air transport to other medical facilities.
- Answering service for Palliative Care and Home Care.
- Dispatched 911 calls and worked closely with ambulance crew, Air Link crew and doctors that were sending or receiving patients.
- Monitored all Air Link helicopters while in the air and at the attending medical facilities.
- Public Relations were a must.
- Honesty, confidentiality and good work ethics were high priority.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Federal Type 1 All Risk Team
Charlie Oliver
03.2007 - 03.2010
- The team traveled to where we were assigned in the United States, Hawaii and Canada.
- Camp was set up and administered medical care for all workers on the Emergency line.
- The team transported injured and ill victims to Medical Facilities.
- We set up camp and administered medical care for the workers on the Emergency line.
- We provided 24-hour care from our "mini "medical clinic in the field.
- The team consisted of 1500 people working a complete incident until we were deployed to go home or to another assignment.
- Public Relations, confidential abiding and seriousness of the position you were working was very important, as we were working with a wide variety of incidents, machinery, federal and state resources.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1976
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Care and Concern
- Productivity Performance
- Confidentiality
- Honesty and Compassion
- Hard Work
- Positive Attitude
Hobbies
I believe hobbies are good to clear the mind and relax the body. I love to work in my yard with my flowers and all. I sew making quilts and other sewing projects. I make coasters and trivets to sell. I am an experienced painter and paint houses, individual rooms and churches. I also have volunteered to help with a Hospice Program here in West Point. I volunteer to help at the local theatre and am a member of the Eagles Club. As you can tell I like to be busy and helping people makes my heart happy.
Timeline
United States Rural Mail Carrier - Mike Bannan
04.2022 - 01.2023
Region #23 Emergency Management - Nan Gould
01.2021 - 01.2023
CNA - Niobrara Health And Life Center
07.2017 - 10.2020
Air Link Dispatcher - Regional West Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2018
Chamberlain Chapel and Mortuary - Jeff Chamberlain
04.2014 - 01.2023
Village Night Watchman - Village Of Harrison - Edgar Hatch
03.2010 - 10.2022
Federal Type 1 All Risk Team - Charlie Oliver
03.2007 - 03.2010
EMT - Craig Hourt
01.1999 - 01.2022
Sioux County High School - High School Diploma,