Alesha Cain
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Emergency medical technician and CNA2 offering years of experience in adult and pediatric trauma. I have a passion for improvement and better health for the patients and community that I serve. I am knowledgeable in understanding clinical diagnosis, functional limitations, and consequences of physical limitations. I am a dependable and hard-working employee that is successful in working as part of a team to treat a wide range of medical conditions within high-stress environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Intern
American Medical Response, AMR
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside fellow paramedics, firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Paramedic Intern
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted to protocols and treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Emergency Room Technician/EMT-Basic
Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel
07.2022 - Current
- Float ED Tech to Emanuel and Meridian Park ED campus.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assist with pediatric resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splint
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
Traveling CNA2/EMT-B
MNA Healthcare- Mid Columbia Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitor telemetry devices and EKG rhythms.
- Assess and document vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Hourly rounding on all floor patients.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Emergency Room Technician/EMT-Basic
Good Shepherd Health Care System
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- DC of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- DC peripheral IVs
- Perform CBG tests.
- Applied orthopedic devices i.e traction and OCL splints.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Communicated with dispatch and treatment center personnel to provide information about medical situations and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06.2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2023
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR03.2021
Intravenous Therapy
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School
Beaverton, OR07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
GSMC- CNA2
Good Shepherd Health Care System2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Pacific
Hermiston, Oregon2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Nipomo High School
Nipomo, CA2012
Skills
- Advanced ECG monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Diabetic monitoring and treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric & neonate care
- Peripheral IV's
- Efficient time management
- Proficient documentation
- Great communication skills
- Patient health education
Certification
- OR EMTB
- NREMT
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- PHTLS
- EVOC
- CPR/BLS
- CNA2
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
Paramedic Intern
American Medical Response, AMR
09.2023 - 11.2023
Paramedic Intern
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2023 - 08.2023
Emergency Room Technician/EMT-Basic
Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel
07.2022 - Current
Traveling CNA2/EMT-B
MNA Healthcare- Mid Columbia Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Technician/EMT-Basic
Good Shepherd Health Care System
12.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration
Eastern Oregon University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician
Blue Mountain Community College
Intravenous Therapy
Oquirrh Mountain Phlebotomy School
Certified Nursing Assistant
GSMC- CNA2
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Pacific
High School Diploma - undefined
Nipomo High School