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Work History
Education
Skills
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Valerie Klassen

Winkler,MB

Summary

Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Southern Health RHA, excelling in critical decision-making and emergency management. Proven ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments while delivering exceptional patient care. Strong communicator dedicated to teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring scene safety and effective documentation. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through skilled intervention.

Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

Southern Health RHA
02.2016 - Current
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Paramedic

Assiniboine RHA
07.2012 - 01.2016
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions by while under pressure.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently. Able to solve problems by thinking outside the box.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment. Maintaining licensing and continuing education.

Support Worker

Gateway Resources
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. As well as solo care including passive range of motion physio, attending doctor appointments as well as family interaction.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Experience working with all ages and abilities.

HCA

Salem Home
06.2006 - 06.2007
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

HCA

Eden Mental Health Center
09.2003 - 06.2006
  • 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.

Education

Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine

ERRS
Winnipeg, MB
03.2012

HCA

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Altona, MB
06.2004

Skills

  • Documentation and reporting
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Emergency management
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Scene safety assessment
  • CPR

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

If I’m not at work you can find me out in nature, on the canoe, camping or in my garden.

Timeline

Paramedic

Southern Health RHA
02.2016 - Current

Paramedic

Assiniboine RHA
07.2012 - 01.2016

Support Worker

Gateway Resources
06.2007 - 06.2008

HCA

Salem Home
06.2006 - 06.2007

HCA

Eden Mental Health Center
09.2003 - 06.2006

Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine

ERRS

HCA

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Valerie Klassen