Allison Blanton
Baxter,KY
Summary
Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with relevant experience in fast-paced emergency medical settings. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, treatment application, and crisis management, alongside proven ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively. Have made a significant impact in previous roles by providing life-saving emergency medical assistance and improving team response times. Proactive professional with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge the field and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AEMT
Bell County Ambulance Service
Pineville, KY
09.2022 - Current
- Performed basic life support skills such as CPR, AED administration, airway management techniques, splinting of fractures, dislocations and bleeding control measures.
- Assisted in the transport of critically ill or injured patients to medical facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered during ambulance runs.
- Provided pre-hospital emergency care according to established standards of practice within scope of licensure and certification.
- Coordinated with hospitals to ensure appropriate care for patients upon arrival.
- Maintained proficiency in ALS interventions by attending continuing education courses.
- Evaluated patient condition using accepted assessment criteria.
- Operated ambulances safely and efficiently while transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Managed respiratory emergencies such as asthma attacks or allergic reactions.
- Administered oxygen therapy and monitored its effects on the patient's condition.
- Educated patients and family members about pre-hospital care procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement activities related to pre-hospital care.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm and temperature.
- Stocked ambulances with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Responded quickly to 911 calls for assistance providing on-scene treatment for trauma victims.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, and dispatch personnel regarding patient status and care needs.
- Assessed the need for additional medical equipment or personnel at the scene.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
EMT
Transstar Ambulance Service
Harlan, KY
01.2018 - 04.2019
Education
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community And Technical College
Cumberland, KY12-2016
Associate of Science -
Southeast Community And Technical College
12-2016
High School Diploma -
Harlan County High School
Baxter, KY05-2015
Skills
- Trauma management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric patient care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Supply Restocking
- Safe Driving
- Patient Transport
- Emergency Management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Critical decision-making skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Patient Assessments
- Ambulance driving
- Scene assessments
- Airway Management
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Field patient assessments
- Reporting and documentation
- Quality Assurance Controls
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AEMT
Bell County Ambulance Service
09.2022 - Current
EMT
Transstar Ambulance Service
01.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts -
Southeast Community And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Southeast Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Harlan County High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant
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