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Wendy McCluskey

Onalaska,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 10 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Experienced and successful at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and supporting emotional needs. Expert communicator when supporting patients' concerns, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

09.2013 - Current
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support their independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided total care for individuals wheelchair-bound with tracheostomies, gastronomy tubes, colostomies, and urostomies.
  • Maintained appropriate certifications for medication administration and de-escalating techniques.
  • Adapted programs and activities to accommodate for many different age groups and many different abilities.

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Successfully performed rapid sequence intubation in the field when warranted and provided total care solo for patients needing transport on a ventilator.
  • Successfully maintained and titrated several infusions of high-risk medications at one time.
  • Facilitated care for many cardiac patients, including those externally paced or at high risk for cardiac arrest.

Paramedic

08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Assisted with quality assurance initiatives by reviewing patient care reports and offering constructive feedback to improve overall performance within the organization.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and the medical team.
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
04.2024

Program Completion - Paramedicine With Critical Care Certification

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
08.2018

Skills

  • Client Education
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Case Management
  • Bedside Care
  • Personal Care Worker (PCW)
  • Behavior redirection
  • Childcare experience
  • Individualized Support Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety Compliance
  • CPR/AED
  • Progress Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management

Timeline

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

06.2021 - 06.2023

Paramedic

08.2018 - 06.2023

Direct Support Professional

09.2013 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Western Technical College

Program Completion - Paramedicine With Critical Care Certification

Western Technical College

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