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Amber Harris

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Summary

Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 3 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. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician/Security Officer

Muckleshoot Casino And Resort
07.2023 - Current
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
  • Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
  • Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
  • Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
  • Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
  • Permitted authorized persons to enter property and monitored entrances and exits.
  • Performed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
  • Operated radio, telephone equipment and console monitors to watch for and report on suspicious person.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Emergency Medical Technician

Adventure Medics
04.2023 - Current

Respond to emergencies in remote settings, performing BLS interventions and assisting with ALS Interventions under the observation of a Paramedic. Being well versed in wilderness BLS treatment of emergent/non-emergent patients. Perform rapid and precise assessments and interventions per protocol. Work well in a team setting to ensure adequate pre-hospital care of patients in remote areas.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emerald Downs Racing
04.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
  • Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.

Legal Assistant

Andrew D. Shafer, P.S.
10.2011 - Current
  • Administrative support and legal assistant. Assist with case management for business commercial litigation attorney. Maintain case calendar, file documents using electronic filing system evidence review and organization for busy commercial litigation attorney; maintain evidence logs; perform electronic evidence screening and searching; prepare deposition summaries; set up and maintain trial notebooks; assist with practice administration.

Emergency Medical Technician/Security Officer

Snoqualmie Casino
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
  • Assessed and reported patients' responses to initiated treatment.
  • Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
  • Operated radio, telephone equipment and console monitors to watch for and report on suspicious person.
  • Performed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.
  • Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes.
  • Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.

Emergency Medical Technician

Northwest Ambulance Critical Care Transport
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult)
  • Emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
  • Assesses risks to patient safety and follows procedures to always ensure safety of oneself and others.
  • Responds to instructions from dispatcher and management in accordance with provided timely compassionate care.
  • Complies with treatment protocols, response requirements and with Washington State and company requirements for operation of motor vehicle.
  • Documents transportation/requirement for transport via digital documentation software.
  • Ensures adequate Stocking of Ambulance equipment prior to/after each shift.
  • Assisted United States Navy in medical Overwatch of wildfire operations in Northern Washington St.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation

Emergency Medical Technician

Tri-Med Ambulance
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
  • Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
  • Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
  • Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
  • Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Responded to over 1,600 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff.
  • Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
  • Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Care Center At Arlington
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assist with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing of patients; handled and emptied emesis bags, urinals, and bedpans; serve meals and assist patients that require help with feeding; assist in moving and lifting patients with limited mobility and assist with ambulation; made beds and change linens; monitor and record vital signs, height and weight; follow procedures for disease and infection control, assist residents with activities of daily living.

Sales Associate

Piercing Pagoda
10.2010 - 01.2011
  • Sell jewelry and pierce ears (licensed to pierce ears), reconcile cash register and close kiosk.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Stable Hand

KB Performance Horses
07.2009 - 09.2010
  • Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal well being.
  • Fed, groomed and exercised 40 horses daily.
  • Raked, mucked and swept stables.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
  • Prepped horses for travel.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
2019.09 - 2019.12

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
2012.12 - 2013.03

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
Snohomish, WA
2009.08 - 2010.06

High School Diploma -

South Medford High School
Medford, OR
2007.08 - 2009.06

Skills

    First Aid

Certification

Emergency Medical Technician

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

03-2027

Emergency Medical Technician/Security Officer

Muckleshoot Casino And Resort
07.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Adventure Medics
04.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Emerald Downs Racing
04.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician/Security Officer

Snoqualmie Casino
01.2023 - 07.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

Northwest Ambulance Critical Care Transport
06.2022 - 12.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Tri-Med Ambulance
03.2020 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Care Center At Arlington
04.2013 - 12.2013

Legal Assistant

Andrew D. Shafer, P.S.
10.2011 - Current

Sales Associate

Piercing Pagoda
10.2010 - 01.2011

Stable Hand

KB Performance Horses
07.2009 - 09.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Everett Community College
2019.09 - 2019.12

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Everett Community College
2012.12 - 2013.03

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
2009.08 - 2010.06

High School Diploma -

South Medford High School
2007.08 - 2009.06
Amber HarrisEmergency Medical Technician Basic