Alison Shindelka
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship and support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided total hygiene care to many patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Sanitized equipment and inserted catheters and applied ostomys as directed by nursing staff.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Industrial Medic
Pearson Construction
01.2002 - 04.2008
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- 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.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Responded to daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Used Equipment to administer treatments in situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Education
Healthcare Aide -
Northern Lakes College
Grande Prairie, AB01.2017
Grade 12 -
Grande Praire Regional College( Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, ABEmergency Medical Planning
EMP Canada12.2004
Occupational First Aid Level3 -
College of New Caladonia
Mackenzie, BC11.2003
Emergency Medical Co,Responder
Grande Prairie Regional EMS05.1999
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Medication Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Wound Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Quick Problem Solver
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Calm Under Stress
- Symptom Documentation
- Quality Patient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2018 - Current
Industrial Medic
Pearson Construction
01.2002 - 04.2008
Healthcare Aide -
Northern Lakes College
Grade 12 -
Grande Praire Regional College( Northwestern Polytechnic
Emergency Medical Planning
Occupational First Aid Level3 -
College of New Caladonia
Emergency Medical Co,Responder
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