ANNMARIE O'BRIEN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Sunstar Paramedics
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Training new EMT's and Paramedics for full time duty.
- Interacting with hospital staff and family members.
- Enhanced response times by coordinating with dispatchers, law enforcement, and other first responders during emergencies.
- Developed training materials for fellow paramedics, ensuring consistent understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with emergency medical teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs, leading to improved continuity of care.
- Created detailed reports documenting each call''s events from start to finish while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Administered medications as required based on protocols or under the direction of a physician via radio communication during emergencies.
- Assisted patients experiencing cardiac arrest by performing CPR immediately upon arrival at the scene.
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Established airway management techniques when necessary for patients with respiratory distress or failure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive pre-hospital emergency care and advanced life support interventions.
- Facilitated debriefings after critical incidents involving both trainees and experienced paramedics in order to improve future responses.
- Conveyed empathy towards distressed individuals during emergency responses, ultimately providing emotional support.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Sustained positive relationships with hospital staff during patient transfers to establish trustworthiness among healthcare professionals.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Upheld strict safety regulations for both self and team members while navigating through hazardous situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- 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.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Medical Supervisor
BPL Plasma
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with donor reactions and handling appropriately.
- Screening donors for donation.
- Performing new donor physicals.
Education
Paramedic Certificate - EMS
School of EMS
05.2021
EMT Certification - EMT
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL04.2016
High School Diploma -
Mainland High School
Daytona Beach, FL05.2015
Skills
- Life Support Management
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Patient Support and Assistance
- Treatment Protocols
- Critical decision-making skills
- IV insertion
- Documentation and reporting
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Accomplishments
Field Training Officer of The Year 2020
Sunstar Paramedics
Certification
- State of Florida Paramedic
- BLS
- ACLS
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- PALS
- Ultrasound Guided IV Trained & Proficient
Timeline
Paramedic
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Sunstar Paramedics
10.2017 - 07.2023
Medical Supervisor
BPL Plasma
01.2017 - 10.2017
EMT Certification - EMT
Daytona State College
Paramedic Certificate - EMS
School of EMS
High School Diploma -
Mainland High School
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