Kim Lissowski
Langford,BC
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with 20 years at Vancouver Island Health Authority Emergency Department. Excelling in patient support and critical thinking. Recognized for exceptional organization and empathy in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal care and swift trauma room readiness. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing patient comfort, consistently going above and beyond to meet needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Aide Emergency
Vancouver Island Health Authority
05.2005 - 02.2025
- Experienced and adaptable professional with a proven track record of providing essential support in a demanding Emergency Department with 20 years of experience at the Vancouver Island Health Authority as Unit Aide.
- My dedication over the last 44 years within VIHA has required immense compassion and genuine care for others and willingness to go that extra mile. I've adapted to over the years to many changes within the Emergency Department and longevity has provide me with and unparalleled level of experience over all these years. I have deeply missed the dynamic environment of the Emergency Department since I have retired in Feb 2025.
Education
Victoria High School
Victoria, BC1977
Skills
- Patient Support and Comfort : assisted patients with mobility, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds ensuring patient safety and comfort Knowledge Of safety protocols within the Emergency Dept Understanding proper body mechanics to prevent injury
- Organization Skills: my ability to prioritize tasks and management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Communication and Collaboration: effectively communicated patient needs and observation to nurses or other healthcare professionals facilitating timely appropriate care
- Teamwork: willingness to assist team members in a high stress environment and the flexibility in handling unexpected events
- Trauma room: knowledge of quick turnover to accommodate new patients Efficient processes are crucial to minimizing downtime Restore trauma room to complete readiness ensuring clean and equipped for the next emergency
- Empathy: acknowledging feelings and recognizing and validating the patients emotions, anticipate needs and take initiative without constant supervision
- Critical thinking: applying critical thinking skill to identify and solve problems effectively
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Unit Aide Emergency
Vancouver Island Health Authority
05.2005 - 02.2025
Victoria High School
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