Ausha O Luster
Leesburg
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled professional with a strong background in emergency care and patient management. Adept at delivering critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and achieving positive outcomes. Proven expertise in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving, consistently demonstrating proficiency in addressing complex medical situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Paramedic
AmeriPro EMS
04.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
Paramedic
Grady EMS
03.2017 - 02.2019
- As a paramedic, I am trained and certified to perform advanced life support (ALS), which includes administering IV fluids, injections, medications and performing advanced respiratory procedures
- I also provide services such as treating wounds, performing CPR, delivering babies, and performing patient assessments
- I provide emergency care to patients requiring emergency medical services (EMS) procedures in accordance with established medical protocols
- Grady Health System
- Policies and procedures, and the EMS operations manual
- Provide timely patient service, life support, and ambulatory care to extremely ill and injured patients
- Provide care for pre-hospital care to the sick and injured
- I am able, physically and mentally, to handle hospital and emergency room settings
- I am experienced with working with the elderly and handicapped
- I work with patients who are ambulatory, those needing transport while in a wheel chair, and those who need a stretcher for medical transport
- Employ basic and advanced abilities and techniques for various medical emergencies
- Consistently instituted best practices and appropriate emergency therapy needed to save lives
- I have placed intra-vascular and intra-osseous lines; esophageal obturator airways, endotracheal intubations, and defibrillation
- Monitored the cardiac conditions of patients and provided EKG readings
- Responded to dispatch emergency assignments safely
- Rapidly performed basic and advanced patient assessments to determine patient/victim condition and take immediate medical action
- Administered infusions, medications, and intubation
- Facilitated a team environment within dispatch center and always demonstrated high standards of performance and communication
- Ensure assigned emergency vehicles and equipment are in an acceptable state of readiness at all times
- Provide safe and effective transportation of patients to and from predetermined locations
- I act as a role model by demonstrating leadership skills and operate with a high level of clinical competence
- I am held accountable for exemplifying excellent service behavior and timely responsiveness to co-worker patients, clients, visitors, physicians, and vendors
- I prepare medical incident reports of daily activity using medical program
- I prepare a dispatch report for each patient to describe person, place, thing, scenery, and any other details to are needed for each call
- I inventory medical supplies on ambulance before the beginning of my shift to ensure it is stocked as required
- I order necessary medical supplies for the ambulance as needed
- Paramedic
- Ausha Luster
Paramedic
Goldstar EMS
09.2015 - 03.2018
- In this position, I have transported patients between hospitals, nursing homes, and discharges from all healthcare facilities
- I also provide transportation to radiology, wound care and dialysis
- I am called on at time to provide 911 dialysis transports also I work with patients who are ambulatory, those needing transport while in a wheel chair, and those who need a stretcher for medical transport
- I provide timely patient service, life support, and ambulatory care to extremely ill and injured patients
- Employ basic and advanced abilities and techniques for various medical emergencies
- Consistently instituted best practices and appropriate emergency therapy needed to save lives
- Placed intra-vascular and intra-osseous lines; esophageal obturator airways, endotracheal intubations, and defibrillation
- Monitored the cardiac conditions of patients and provided EKG readings
- Responded to dispatch emergency assignments safely
- Rapidly performed basic and advanced patient assessments to determine patient/victim condition and take immediate medical action
- Administered infusions, medications, and intubation
- Facilitated a team environment within dispatch center and always demonstrated high standards of performance and communication
- I manage the medical instruments and supply inventories
- I monitor decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization processes
- Responsible for distributing and balancing workload among team members
- Assist and provide guidance to team members
- Physical inventory of secondary supply rooms
- Conducts inventories of medical supplies, stocks and rotates supplies to obtain the maximum usage and control costs
- Orders, turns in, and request supplies while maintaining a vigilant eye on the budget to avoid shortages during hard stops
- Ensures that critical items for patient care are always available, and that stock age levels are optimal
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Firefighter/Paramedic
Lee County Public Safety
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responds to all fire alarms with designated equipment while on duty and individually as called when off duty
- Responds to emergency medical care incidents, provides emergency medical services; operates emergency vehicle as necessary.Inspects commercial properties for fire prevention and pre-fire planning as part of engine company inspection program
- Maintains and repairs fire and emergency medical apparatus and equipment in accordance with daily and other periodic maintenance schedules.Performs public education functions to civic organizations, schools, and other groups.Performs station and hydrant maintenance.May make minor repairs to apparatus or equipment, as necessary, including changing light bulbs and replacing screws.May act as an instructor on specialized training assignments, such as CPR, heavy rescue techniques, cause and origin of fires, hazardous materials, etc
- Participates in fire drills and on-going training exercises and classes
- Responds to emergency medical care incidents to provide advanced life support service; responds with ambulance to medical emergencies and perform complex field
- Ausha Luster medical procedures under appropriate medical controls and in compliance with all applicable regulations; may act as sole medical authority on scene.Maintains inventory of medical supplies including controlled narcotics.Prepares written reports including patient medical reports and billings.May be required to provide legal testimony.Participates in daily fitness.Performs related duties as required
- Principles, practices and techniques of modern municipal fire suppression and prevention activities
- I have knowledge of principles and practices related to providing emergency medical assistance
- CPR and advanced first aid.Fire hydraulics and basic math
- Radio procedures
- Computer operations
- Advanced life support procedures
- I have the ability to use a resuscitator and administer first aid and CPR
- Use life support equipment; administer CPR and other lifesaving procedures
- Maintain confidential information
- Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Administer advanced life support
- Use mechanic hand tools, carpenter's tools, breathing apparatus, axes, shovels, chain saws and extrication equipment including hydraulic rescue tools
- Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength required for the job
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Deal politely and effectively with the public
- Use advanced life support equipment
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA07.2024
Associates of Applied Science - Paramedicine Technology
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA12.2017
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Strong clinical judgment
- Student precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- Decision-making
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter I
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Phone - Evening
229-669-7067
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Paramedic
AmeriPro EMS
04.2023 - 09.2024
Paramedic
Grady EMS
03.2017 - 02.2019
Lee County Public Safety
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paramedic
Goldstar EMS
09.2015 - 03.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Paramedicine Technology
Albany Technical College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Albany Technical College
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