Amanda Huddleston
Farmersburg,IN
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Sullivan County Ambulance Team
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Increased public trust in EMS services by maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, families, bystanders, and other healthcare professionals at all times.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician
Carlisle Lions Ambulance Service
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Technology
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing And Coding
05.2020
Associate of Arts - Medical Billing And Coding
04.2020
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
06.2017
Associate of Arts - Health Care Administration
10.2012
GED -
06.2008
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Pre-hospital Care
- Bleeding control
- Airway Management
- Emergency Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Management
- Patient Transport
- Patient Stabilization
- Supply Restocking
- Ambulance driving
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Emergency patient triage
- Spinal Immobilization
- Condition Assessment
- Safe Driving
- Triaging
- Fracture Stabilization
- Stroke Management
- Patient evaluations
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accident response
- Advanced Life Support
- Patient Triage
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Allergic Reactions
- Disease Transmission Prevention
- Burn Treatment
- Seizure Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Medical History Recording
- Treatment Documentation
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Dispatcher Communication
- Oxygen Equipment
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Emotional Support
- Medical equipment usage
- Prehospital Care
- Advising Patents
- Patient Condition Observation
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Patient Positioning
- Rapport Building
- Patient Immobilization
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician - Sullivan County Ambulance Team
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician - Carlisle Lions Ambulance Service
09.2022 - Current
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Associate of Arts, Emergency Medical Technology
AHIMA - Associate of Arts, Medical Billing And Coding
University of Phoenix - Associate of Arts, Medical Billing And Coding
Harrison College - Indianapolis - Associate of Arts, Medical Assisting
University of Phoenix - Associate of Arts, Health Care Administration
Vincennes University - GED,
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