Ashton Hoffer
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Proactive professional with strengths in providing first aid treatment and life support care for sick and injured patients. Works well with team and provides clear and concise information to receiving hospital personnel. Committed to staying educated on emergency medical protocols and procedures to apply best practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
VB Rescue – station 5 &21
06.2023 - Current
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Assisted in removal of patients from hazardous or confined spaces.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
EMT-Basic
MMT AMBULANCE
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated smooth hospital transfers to healthcare facility staff.
- Long distance transport and management of pediatric and psych patients
- Transport of critical ALS patients between hospitals
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Coordination of teams to move bariatric patients over 500lbs safely over steps
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Reliance medical transport
08.2022 - 03.2022
- Non emergent medical transport of veterans going to dialysis or doctor’s appointments
Stafford Hospital emergency dept
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated care between physicians and external facilities for transport
- Organized both ambulance and AirCare transport for critical
- Assisted in critical care for high acuity patients, including cardiac emergencies and septic patients
- Applied specialized splinting based on physician specifications
- Foley and straight catheter insertion/ removal
- Wound care and cleaning
EMT-Basic
Lifecare Ambulance
11.2021 - 01.2022
- 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.
EMT-Basic
Ambulife Ambulance
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated scenes and implemented life-saving measures based on medical assessments.
- Movement of unhoused COVID patients to quarantine facilities
- Decontamination of ambulances after exposure to droplet/airborne infectious illness
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach12.2024
Skills
- Pysch De-escalation
- Patient triage
- Condition reporting
- Stabilization
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Team Coordination
- Recordkeeping
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Management
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
EMT-Basic
VB Rescue – station 5 &21
06.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
MMT AMBULANCE
04.2023 - Current
Reliance medical transport
08.2022 - 03.2022
Stafford Hospital emergency dept
02.2022 - 06.2022
EMT-Basic
Lifecare Ambulance
11.2021 - 01.2022
EMT-Basic
Ambulife Ambulance
01.2021 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Tidewater Community College
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