Kelsey Ressler
Bethlehem
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to provide medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to appropriate staff.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian University
Bethlehem05-2026
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Bethlehem06-2022
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
- Critical decision-making skills
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Stress management
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association CPR
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
12.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian University
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
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