MARGARET E. KRYZEWSKI

Charlotte, NC ***** •

adzvhp@r.postjobfree.com • 704-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Urgent Care & Emergencies

Fire Suppression

Team Building & Training

Search & Rescue

Vehicle Extraction

Clinical Nursing & Patient Care

Public Relations

Environmental Health & Safety

Audits & Inspections

20+ years of progressive experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in clinical settings with 3+ years as a Volunteer Firefighter.

Multi-faceted volunteer, academic, and professional experience responding to a variety of medical and fire safety incidents, performing patient care, fulfilling educational roles, and contributing to a strong team environment.

Effective communicator and problem solver with the ability to foster jobsite training, represent organizations effectively to the community, and perform thorough safety audits and inspections.

Team member with operational focus, determination, resource/equipment management skills, and calm response in fast-paced and dynamic situations. Known for trustworthiness, diligence, and integrity.

Certifications: Nursing Assistant II, Level I Firefighter, FEMA Certificate of Completion for C0270 – Legal Aspects

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Graduate of A.A.S. in Fire Protection Technology – Graduated 05/2023

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, North Carolina

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA, Member of the National Technical Honor Society (Inducted May 2020)

Relevant Coursework: Fire Prevention & Public Education, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, Building Construction, Fire Prevention Systems, Fire & Social Behavior, Inspections & Codes, Firefighter Strategies, Fire Prevention Law

Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Central Piedmont Community College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas Healthcare System), Charlotte, NC 1994 – 2018

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Assisted with diverse patient care in clinical and residential settings: Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home (1994 to 2002), University Hospital Maternity Ward (2002 to 2003), and Endoscopy Joint Venture (2003 to 2018). Monitored vital signs, contributed to diagnostics, contributed to trauma management, performed routine patient care, sterilized equipment, maintained patient hygiene, and assisted with medical procedures across pediatric, elder care, and endoscopic cases. Regularly interacted with medical staff, patients, and collaborative partners.

Highlights:

Contributed to employee improvement at Endoscopy Joint Venture, training incoming staff members and providing demonstrations for 15-20 junior members on a regular basis.

Managed concurrent cases and emergency incidents for up to 30 endoscopy patients per day with nurse coordination.

Set up sterile carts for maternity ward activities, participating in nursery duties, assisting with initial bathing, circumcision, and pediatric care.

Performed elder care for four halls in residential program with ~24 daily patient rounds, bathing individuals and monitoring hygiene, health, and safety needs for vulnerable population.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Long Creek Fire Department, Charlotte, NC 2010 – 2013

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Contributed to fire suppression, emergency search and rescue, vehicle collisions and extractions, emergency communications, structural fires, and disaster mitigation for community health and safety. Participated in regular trainings, business meetings, simulations, and field activities to prepare for emergency relief operations. Nominated for Lieutenant position in 2013.

Handled various community relations events to promote fire department, including educational opportunities for parents and children, community engagement, and on-site fire safety trainings for Boy Scouts.