Patient-focused technician with 10 years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.
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Work History
Emergency Room Technician
McClaren Mcomb
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Emergency Medical Technician
Hart EMS
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to preserve lives and provide medical care.
Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
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.
Phlebotomy Specialist
Biotech Labs At Village Pharmacy
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Advanced EMT
Rapid Response EMS
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Administered treatments in emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Unit Administrator/Enlisted Soldier
Department Of Defense Army
Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
Maintained adequate stock of supplies and equipment to meet USAR regulation.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize mission success.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance of soldiers.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence. within the USAR Standards.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Flint, MI
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Technician
Baker College
Flint, MI
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Skills
Medical Terminology
Cardiac Monitoring
Patient Registration
12-Lead EKG Monitoring
Phlebotomy Procedures
CPR
Accomplishments
Instrumental in setting up new ER at McClaren Macomb ER
Certification
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician - 2016-Current