Anne Stearns
Nantucket,MA
Summary
Security-focused and skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2021.10 - Current
- Communicates with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Responds quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Produce daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Enforce security policies and remove unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Patrol internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Greet patients, visitors, and staff professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Act as a deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Emergency Services Associate
Brigham And Women's Hospital Emergency Department
2021.02 - 2021.10
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
Emergency Management Technician
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2016.11 - 2019.02
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Emergency Room Technician
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2001.08 - 2016.11
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Call Emergency Medical Technician
Nantucket Fire Department
2000.06 - 2013.06
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Summer Special Police Officer
Nantucket Police Department
2008.06 - 2009.10
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Education
Certificate - Paramedic
EMTs Inc
Pembroke, MA06.2013
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Proactive Approach
- Policy Enforcement
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Qualities
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork Abilities
- De-escalation Techniques
- CPR Certified
Affiliations
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
Certification
- Certified Basic Healthcare Security Officer (IAHHS)
- Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (IAHHS)
Volunteer Work
Red Cross Volunteer 2017 to present
Disaster Health Services
Deployed to:
Hurricane Harvey Texas 2017
Iowa Tornadoes 2018
Hurricane Laura Texas 2020
Oregon Wildfires 2020
Maui Wildfires 2023
Timeline
Security Officer
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2021.10 - Current
Emergency Services Associate
Brigham And Women's Hospital Emergency Department
2021.02 - 2021.10
Emergency Management Technician
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2016.11 - 2019.02
Summer Special Police Officer
Nantucket Police Department
2008.06 - 2009.10
Emergency Room Technician
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
2001.08 - 2016.11
Call Emergency Medical Technician
Nantucket Fire Department
2000.06 - 2013.06
Certificate - Paramedic
EMTs Inc
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
- Certified Basic Healthcare Security Officer (IAHHS)
- Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (IAHHS)
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