Alyssa Toucey
Greenwell Springs,LA
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and critical care. Reliable and efficient with 10 years of quality performance in patient-facing roles. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Team player with strong work ethic who strives to foster healthy working relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
East Baton Rouge EMS
11.2014 - Current
- Certifications include: NREMT-P, ALS, CPR, ACLS, PALS, AMLS, PHTLS
- Preceptor for paramedic and EMT students
- Crew chief responsible for all operations of unit
- Protocol committee member who contributed to the development of evidence based practice and progressive pre hospital medical support.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Paramedic
Ochsner Medical Center Of Baton Rouge
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Certified in aggressive patient safety course
- Worked in a position in which direct patient care from start to finish was paramedic responsibility.
- Lead for blood culture contamination committee to redo blood culture remediation policy and procedure. Saw rates drop from 8% to 1.7% on average. Recognized at yearly Ochsner awards.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Restaurant Waitress
Sammy's Grill
01.2009 - 11.2014
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Operated POS systems to cash out customer checks and complete order transactions.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Retail Supervisor
Kmart, Sears Holding
04.2006 - 08.2008
- Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
- Coordinated merchandising displays, signage and sales enablement.
- Monitored cashiers' work and balanced registers to maintain strong financial controls.
- Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
- Trained and oriented associates to maximize team performance.
- Engaged associates in daily operations through open communication and upbeat team meetings.
- Built successful retail teams by instilling culture of collaboration and developing daily plans centered on common group goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Baton Rouge02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2017
No Degree - Paramedic
LSU FETI
Baton Rouge, LA08.2014
No Degree - EMT Basic
LSU FETI
Baton Rouge05.2010
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
Manchester06.2008
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- EMR Systems
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Body Systems Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Multi-discipline cooperation
Timeline
Paramedic
Ochsner Medical Center Of Baton Rouge
03.2021 - 04.2023
Paramedic
East Baton Rouge EMS
11.2014 - Current
Restaurant Waitress
Sammy's Grill
01.2009 - 11.2014
Retail Supervisor
Kmart, Sears Holding
04.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
No Degree - Paramedic
LSU FETI
No Degree - EMT Basic
LSU FETI
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
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