Amanda Wiggins
Minden,LA
Summary
Dependable Emergency Medical Technician effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 11 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Commended individual highly knowledgeable of medical terminology and emergency medical codes. Proven record of providing prompt responses to medical emergencies. Offers technical skills to accurately complete documentation and paperwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
Lafayette, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced EMS
Minden, LA
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedExpress Ambulance Service
Alexandria, LA
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Child Care Worker I
Ware Youth Center
Coushatta, LA
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of incarcerated youth.
- Physically restrained youth during youth altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Transported youth throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Developed and implemented youth rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
- Provided counseling and guidance to youth to boost wellbeing.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of youth.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA12.2026
High School Diploma -
Red River High School
Coushatta, LA05.2004
Skills
- Accident Response
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Triage
- Direct Patient Care
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Emergency Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
08.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced EMS
04.2017 - 11.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
MedExpress Ambulance Service
02.2014 - 03.2017
Child Care Worker I
Ware Youth Center
06.2011 - 03.2014
No Degree - Paramedic
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
Red River High School
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