Addison Church
Granite Falls
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Catawba Valley Medical Center, skilled in first aid and safety monitoring. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient support while maintaining accurate medical records. Recognized for effective teamwork and crisis intervention, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory
05.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained and organized medical supplies for efficient emergency response.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills while interacting with patients and family members in a compassionate manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, treatments, and test results in accordance with hospital policies.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention for patients in distress.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
Lifeguard
Granite Falls Parks and Recration
Granite Falls
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with participants of varying ages to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- I checked the chemical level of the pool before the lesson's commencement and notified the maintenance department of the issues.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed them to exit the water immediately during local severe weather situations.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC08-2023
Skills
- First aid
- Teamwork
- Safety monitoring
- Swim instruction
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- CPR and AED training
- Safety oversight
- Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
- Running
- Spending time with friends and family
- baking
Accomplishments
- Junior Marshall in high school
- All american cheerleader
- Held a chair position in my sorority, organizing recruitment and the candidate training process.
Certification
- CPR/AED certified
- first aid certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Catawba Valley Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Granite Falls Parks and Recration
06.2021 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Science
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute