Amy E Smith
Labadie,MO
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of POC lab testing, and management of complex diagnosis and congestive heart failure.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Mercy Virtual Care Center
09.2019 - Current
- Contributed to an improved quality of life for chronically ill patients through regular monitoring, medication management assistance, and referral to appropriate support services.
- Provided vital assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, including conducting mobile testing and administering vaccinations in vulnerable communities.
- Mentored new paramedics to enhance their clinical skills, knowledge of policies, and understanding of community resources available for patient support.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Improved community health by conducting home visits, assessments and interventions for high-risk patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with healthcare providers to identify at-risk patients and provide preventive care.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
Paramedic
North Crawford County Ambulance District
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
Paramedic
Gerald Area Ambulance
11.2015 - 09.2019
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Paramedic
Cardinal Glennon Emergency Room
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Paramedic, Team Lead and Inventory Liason
Total Access Urgent Care
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Assisted Physicians with any procedures necessary.
- Performs patient assessments and interventions.
- Worked with staff to have tasks completed as a team.
- Communicated with Physician and educated patients on care.
- Recognize a medical emergency and communicate patient condition with Physician.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Paramedic
St. Anthony\'s Medical Center
11.2008 - 02.2011
- Assisted Physicians and RNs with patient care.
- Administered infusion, and medications
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Paramedic
North Crawford County Ambulance
07.2003 - 09.2010
- Provided and directed fast, and efficient Advance Life Support to ill and injured.
Paramedic
Steelville Ambulance District
10.2004 - 10.2008
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Paramedic Supervisor
Union Ambulance District
03.2003 - 01.2008
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Emergency Medical Technician
Union Ambulance District
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Provided basic life support.
- Assisted Paramedics with patient care.
- Ensured timely, and safe transport to medical facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Paramedic -
East Central College
Union, MO2003
Timeline
Paramedic
Mercy Virtual Care Center
09.2019 - Current
Paramedic
North Crawford County Ambulance District
11.2018 - 07.2020
Paramedic
Cardinal Glennon Emergency Room
03.2016 - 05.2018
Paramedic
Gerald Area Ambulance
11.2015 - 09.2019
Paramedic, Team Lead and Inventory Liason
Total Access Urgent Care
02.2011 - 11.2015
Paramedic
St. Anthony\'s Medical Center
11.2008 - 02.2011
Paramedic
Steelville Ambulance District
10.2004 - 10.2008
Paramedic
North Crawford County Ambulance
07.2003 - 09.2010
Paramedic Supervisor
Union Ambulance District
03.2003 - 01.2008
Emergency Medical Technician
Union Ambulance District
03.2001 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Paramedic -
East Central College
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