Rachael Van Alfen
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a strong foundation in patient care, clinical assessment, and electronic health records. Committed to delivering quality patient care while optimizing training and collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes. Acquired Certified Nursing Assistant License in 2016 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Transferred License to Utah in 2017.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Divisional Simulation Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Draper , UT
07.2024 - Current
- Managed high fidelity manikins in a medical education setting to facilitate training for new healthcare workers.
- Maintained and repaired manikins and simulations, enhancing training capabilities for healthcare education.
- Developed new scenarios for healthcare education training to enrich learning experiences.
- Created manual for VR education use and researched scenarios to optimize training effectiveness for healthcare students.
- Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration efforts.
Patient Care Tech Ortho Trauma/Med Surg
St Marks Hospital - HCA
Millcreek, UT
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Supported nurses in delivering patient care and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted with mobility and transportation of patients within facility.
- Responded promptly to call lights, effectively addressing requests from patients and families.
- Educated patients on care plans and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed regular safety rounds to maintain a secure environment for patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steward Health Care
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported patients in daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed patient needs to ensure timely care and support.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Personal Care Assistant
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
Braintree, MA
09.2008 - 08.2021
- Provided primary care for 4 women in private home supported by cerebral palsy organization of Massachusetts.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, to enhance their comfort and dignity.
- Assisted individuals with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Helped with medication management and adherence to prescribed regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2026
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic Health Record Systems
- Medical documentation and Safety Rounding
- Patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
- End-of-life care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Health care support
- Medical terminology
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Massachusetts Nurse Assistant Registry Issued - 2016
Languages
American sign language
Limited
Timeline
Clinical Divisional Simulation Technician
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech Ortho Trauma/Med Surg
St Marks Hospital - HCA
11.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steward Health Care
01.2022 - 11.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
09.2008 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Valley University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Weber State University