Angel Patton
Colonial Beach,VA
Summary
Well-trained Emergency Department Technician offering advanced knowledge of emergency medicine and patient care. Works effectively with nurses and physicians to handle injuries and illnesses with calm, knowledgeable approach. Successful at handling challenging, fast-paced medical situations.
Overview
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1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
University of Maryland Capital Region Health
Largo, Md
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Obtained vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs to ensure accurate health assessments., treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
- Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients to determine priority of care based on severity of condition.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Assisted emergency department patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort care at Capital Region Health.
- Supported patient transport throughout emergency and diagnostic areas within hospital units.
- Prepared treatment rooms and stocked supplies for emergency care workflows.
- Monitored equipment readiness and maintained clean, safe patient care spaces.
- Operated medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, monitors, IV pumps, oxygen tanks, suction machines, and other emergency devices.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Documented patient care tasks and communicated updates to emergency department team.
- Implemented infection control protocols such as hand hygiene techniques before entering any patient room.
- Followed infection control standards and hospital safety procedures during bedside support.
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses to ensure timely availability of supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
- Prioritized care according to clinician orders and patient symptoms, ensuring effective resource utilization in high-pressure situations.
- Prepared examination rooms prior to patient visits by stocking supplies such as gowns, linens and instruments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient care plans throughout their stay in the ED.
- Transported critically ill patients from the ER to Intensive Care Units or operating rooms for further treatment.
- Monitored supplies within the department to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Answered call lights promptly to provide comfort measures or assistance with basic needs such as toileting needs.
- Provided education to patients and families on topics related to their diagnosis or treatment plan upon discharge.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, treatments, and test results in accordance with hospital policies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of distress in the Emergency Department.
- Performed EKGs and assisted with specimen collection under clinical direction.
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
- Worked on a variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance the department.
- Worked on a variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance the department.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Firefighter
Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
Waldorf, MD
02.2014 - 11.2023
- Followed emergency medical dispatcher instructions and operated emergency vehicle to designated locations. Once arrived on the call, Administers first-aid treatments to and transport sick or injured persons to a medical facility. I monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher; removes or assists in removal of the sick or injured person from scene of accident or catastrophe, determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of sick or injured person(s), and knowledge of emergency medical practice. Administers prescribed first- aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of resuscitation. Communicated with medical personnel at emergency facility to coordinate further treatment and facilitate timely reception of sick or injured persons. Assists in removal of the sick or injured person from vehicle and transfer of sick or injured person(s) to the treatment center. Ensured readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment by maintaining and replenishing first-aid supplies and communication gear. I assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at the medical facility.
- Ensured accurate monitoring of vital signs to assess patient conditions and recorded patient condition changes
- Followed emergency medical dispatcher instructions and operated emergency vehicle to designated locations. Once arrived on the call, I administer first-aid treatments to and transport sick or injured persons to a medical facility. I monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher; removes or assists in removal of the sick or injured person from scene of accident or catastrophe, determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of sick or injured person(s), and knowledge of emergency medical practice. Administers prescribed first- aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of resuscitation. Communicated with medical personnel at emergency facility to coordinate further treatment and facilitate timely reception of sick or injured persons. Assists in removal of the sick or injured person from vehicle and transfer of sick or injured person(s) to treatment center. Ensured readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment by maintaining and replenishing first-aid supplies and communication gear. I assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at the medical facility.
Emt-b
SameDay Health
Annapolis, MD
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted Covid tests on patients, processed specimens for timely results, and packaged samples for lab submission.
Emt-b
American Medical Response
Washington, DC
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Responded to 911 calls, transported patients to appropriate facilities, and provided critical medical interventions during transport.
- Responded to medical emergencies and delivered essential basic life support care to stabilize patients.
- Transported patients safely utilizing stretcher and wheelchair assistance to ensure comfort and safety.
Anesthesia Assistant Surgeons Assistant
Greenbelt Oral and Facial Surgery
Greenbelt, MD
03.2017 - 03.2018
- As a full-time Anesthesia assistant and a surgeons assistant, Assisted in general anesthesia surgeries, including wisdom teeth extractions, implants, uncovering of implants, laser treatments, bone grafts, and biopsies. I bring patients back and set them up depending on their procedure from the treatment plan. During assisting I assist in the patients' mouth with the surgeon and hand the surgeon the correct instruments, while suctioning the patient to make sure their airway remains patent to prevent a laryngospasm and/or bronchospasm. While I'm anesthesia assisting I keep the tray clean during surgery and section off all the instruments as they're being used and placed back on the tray during surgery. Monitored patient vitals and conducted ECGs every 5 minutes to ensure ongoing safety during procedures. When the surgery is finished I recover the patient, clean the room, make sure they are stable enough then remove the I.V. and bring their escort back and explain all important post-op instructions to the escort as well as the patient. I also wash trays, set up trays and put them in the autoclave for proper sterilization. We also keep the office clean and restocked throughout the day. Also trained on medical emergencies and medications.
- Prepared anesthesia rooms for oral surgery procedures at Greenbelt oral and facial surgery practice.
- Monitored patient vitals during sedation support and recovery care.
- Assisted anesthesiologist with airway equipment and medication setup.
911 Call Taker
Baltimore county 911
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Answered emergency calls for public safety communications center and gathered critical incident details.
- Dispatched police, fire, and medical responders using CAD and radio systems.
- Monitored multiple radio channels and relayed updates to field units.
- Entered caller information accurately into emergency records and dispatch logs.
- Prioritized urgent incidents and coordinated response with emergency personnel.
- Calmed distressed callers and provided clear instructions during high-pressure situations.
- Verified location details and callback information for emergency response teams.
- Followed center protocols to handle call transfers and communication workflows.
- Answered incoming 911 calls and determined the nature of emergency.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions to callers regarding medical, fire, and other emergencies.
- Dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergency situations.
- Updated CAD system regularly with status reports from field units on location and progress of their assignments.
- Documented all relevant details from each call in computer-aided dispatch system.
- Received requests for non-emergency services such as tow trucks, ambulances, locksmiths. and dispatched resources accordingly.
- Communicated with dispatchers from other jurisdictions to coordinate mutual aid responses across county lines or state borders when necessary.
- Coordinated response efforts between police, fire departments, EMS units, hospitals and other agencies involved in responding to an incident.
- Prioritized multiple simultaneous calls based on severity of incident reported by caller.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, scheduling shift coverage, maintaining records.
- Participated in training sessions related to new technologies used in Emergency Dispatching.
- Maintained contact with callers until help arrived at scene.
- Monitored radio frequency for active incidents or events requiring dispatch assistance.
- Advised field units on proper protocol when responding to hazardous material spills or criminal activity scenes.
- Alerted supervisors immediately if any life threatening situation arose while communicating with a caller or monitoring field unit progress.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine , Receptionist
Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Delivered essential support in patient care and administrative tasks.
- Working a temporary full-time position as a medical assistant has enhanced my skills and abilities to gain more experience in the medical field. Performing as a medical assistant, I received incoming calls from patients to schedule appointments, electronically processed patient's information and collected co-payments upon their registration, and retrieved patient's charts. Triaged patients by measuring blood pressure, temperature, glucose levels, weight, height, SpO2 levels, and pulse to support efficient patient care. I provided injections to patients as instructed by the doctor and assisted with pap smears. I provided other duties that were assigned to me and made sure that the patient charts were filed and the all the rooms were cleaned and prepared for the next patient.
- Greeted patients and collected medical histories in exam rooms.
- Measured vital signs and recorded symptoms for provider review.
Medical Assistant Back Office
Greater Washington oncology associates
Silver Spring, MD
- Took patient vitals and initiated infusions upon receipt of orders and medications. Ensured nurse station area was well-stocked to support patient care.. monitor patient during infusions. get post vitals, disconnect patient from port or iv.
- Assisted oncology patients with vital signs, intake, and room preparation at Greater Washington Oncology Associates.
- Documented patient histories and medication updates in electronic medical records.
- Prepared exam rooms and maintained clean clinical supplies for oncology visits.
Education
certification -
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
Cna - Cna
It Works
Glen Burnie, MD 05.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - Basic
Westlake High School
Waldorf, MD 09.2012 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Anesthesiologist
College of Southern Maryland
07.2015 - 11.2026
Skills
- Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- Triage
- Post-Mortem Care Taker
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Injections
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Assistance
- Critical care
- Patient Intake
- 12 years EMS
- 12 years EMT
- EMT Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Epic
- EMR
- Medical Records
- Scheduling
- Healthcare terminology
- Anatomical knowledge
- Physiology knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Phone Etiquette
- Patient support
- Communication skills
- Patient support
- Surgical Recovery
- Vital sign monitoring
- Healthcare terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Intravenous therapy
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Certification
- EMT-B
- EMT Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- CNA
- August 2023 to September 2025
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
University of Maryland Capital Region Health
01.2024 - 08.2024
Cna - Cna
It Works
05.2023 - 08.2023
Emt-b
SameDay Health
08.2021 - 01.2022
Emt-b
American Medical Response
02.2018 - 01.2021
Anesthesia Assistant Surgeons Assistant
Greenbelt Oral and Facial Surgery
03.2017 - 03.2018
911 Call Taker
Baltimore county 911
09.2016 - 02.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Anesthesiologist
College of Southern Maryland
07.2015 - 11.2026
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine , Receptionist
Old Washington Road
07.2015 - 09.2015
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Firefighter
Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
02.2014 - 11.2023
High School Diploma - Basic
Westlake High School
09.2012 - 05.2015
Medical Assistant Back Office
Greater Washington oncology associates
certification -
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute