Valerie Heustis
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Proven leader in healthcare, adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, honed through roles at Research Medical Center and beyond. Excelled in mentoring new paramedics and nurses, enhancing team collaboration and patient care. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and a friendly, positive attitude, ensuring high-quality emergency response and training.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSN
Research Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Children’s Mercy Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2019
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Sustained positive relationships with hospital staff during patient transfers to establish trustworthiness among healthcare professionals.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Mast Ambulance
11.1986 - 06.2009
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Collaborated with emergency medical teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs, leading to improved continuity of care.
- Managed inventory of medical equipment and supplies on ambulances, maintaining readiness for all emergencies.
- Managed challenging scenes with multiple casualties by prioritizing patient care, delegating tasks efficiently, and maintaining clear communication among team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
Liberty05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS05.2015
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City05.1986
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ACLS
- NIH
- EVD
- TNCC
Timeline
BSN
Research Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Children’s Mercy Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2019
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Mast Ambulance
11.1986 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Ottawa University
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Penn Valley Community College
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