Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Community Outreach
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Amy Herriott

Pendleton,IN

Summary

Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Parkview Whitley EMS, excelling in advanced life support and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain patient stability and safety during transport, while fostering teamwork and resilience in high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering exceptional care and upholding organizational standards in emergency medical services.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Parkview Whitley EMS
Whitley County, IN
04.2023 - Current

- Foster effective communication and teamwork with partners, dispatch centers, public safety agencies, and care providers to ensure seamless operations and patient care.

- Leverage extensive knowledge of ambulance operations and medical equipment, while upholding organizational standards and cleanliness.

- Provide exceptional care and service during both emergency and non-emergency situations, ensuring the stability and safety of patients during transportation to healthcare facilities.

- Check if the patient is conscious and able to respond.

- Speak to them calmly and clearly.

- Check airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).

- Address life-threatening conditions immediately (e.g., perform CPR if necessary).

- Look for injuries or symptoms of illness.

- Examine the head-to-toe for bleeding, swelling, or deformities.

- Check for vital signs, like pulse, breathing rate, and temperature.

- Based on your findings, apply necessary first aid (e.g., control bleeding, stabilize fractures, cool down fever, etc.).

- Always follow the specific policies and procedures set by your institution or organization.

Paramedic/EMT

Three Rivers Ambulance Authority
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2019 - Current

- Facilitated communication and collaboration with partners, dispatch centers, public safety agencies, and healthcare providers to enhance operations and patient care.
- Applied extensive knowledge of ambulance procedures and medical equipment to uphold operational standards and safety.
- Delivered exceptional care in emergency and non-emergency situations, prioritizing patient stability during transport.
- Assessed patient responsiveness by communicating calmly to ensure awareness and ability to respond.
Evaluated airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs), addressing life-threatening issues immediately through interventions like CPR.
Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments to identify injuries or signs of illness.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse and respiratory rate, and applied appropriate first aid based on findings.
- Adhered strictly to institutional protocols to ensure consistent delivery of high-standard care.

EMT-Basic

Lutheran Health Network of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2017 - 12.2019

- Continuous monitoring of the patient's vital signs and condition to identify any changes that require intervention.

- Utilize knowledge of ambulance operations and medical equipment to support emergency response while maintaining a clean and organized environment..

- Operated Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU), navigating efficiently to specified locations based on directions provided by emergency medical dispatchers, ensuring a timely response to critical incidents.

- Promoted effective teamwork and collaboration with partners, dispatch centers, public safety agencies, and care providers to ensure seamless communication, efficient operations, and high-quality service delivery.

Education

Associates - Paramedic

Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Problem solving
  • Situational awareness
  • Decision making
  • Respect and dignity
  • Resilience
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • IV insertion
  • Advanced life support

Certification

  • ACLS
  • AMLS
  • PEPP
  • PALS
  • CPR
  • PHTLS

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the month

Community Outreach

  • Instructed middle school-aged children in basic first aid and "Stop the Bleed" techniques to enhance community safety and emergency response readiness
  • Promoted safety awareness and emergency preparedness through educational outreach at public events and interactive workshops tailored for youth
  • Led hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice sessions in bleeding control, CPR, and wound care for middle school participants

Timeline

Paramedic

Parkview Whitley EMS
04.2023 - Current

Paramedic/EMT

Three Rivers Ambulance Authority
07.2019 - Current

EMT-Basic

Lutheran Health Network of Indiana
11.2017 - 12.2019

Associates - Paramedic

Ivy Tech Community College
Amy Herriott