DEBORAH VANCE
Vidor,TX
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
EMT
Stat Care
04.2005 - 09.2007
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
HR Director
GoldStar EMS
09.2002 - 04.2005
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
HR Specialist
Lamar University
03.1996 - 09.2002
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Education
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Lamar Institute
Beaumont, TX11.2002
Skills
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Cardiac Arrest
- Medical Volunteer
- Patient Admission
- Independent Thinking
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Extrication Devices
- Search and Rescue
- Stabilization
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Field Patient Assessments
- Heart Monitoring
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Stabilize Conditions
- First Aid
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Equipment Transport
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Oxygen Equipment
- Emergency Response
- Ambulance Operations
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Treatment Delivery
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Neurological Assessments
- Scene Assessments
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Traffic Observations
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Treatment Center Communication
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Hose Connections
- Medication Prescription
- Patient Management
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Direct Patient Care
- Stair Chairs
- Emergency Medical Services
- Risk Prevention
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Conditions Assessment
- Precautionary Measures
- Emergency Preparedness
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Emotional Support
HORSES AND DOGS
I HAVE SHOWN AND TRAINED DOGS AND HORSES TO THE NATIONAL AND NWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEVELS
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
04.2007 - 10.2007
EMT
Stat Care
04.2005 - 09.2007
HR Director
GoldStar EMS
09.2002 - 04.2005
HR Specialist
Lamar University
03.1996 - 09.2002
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Lamar Institute