Barbara Garcia
NREMT-B
D'Iberville,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced EMT with over 23 years of experience in healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
NREMT-B
Acadian Ambulance & Air Med Services
Ocean Springs, MS
2004.01 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- 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.
- Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using the EPCR software to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician/Psychiatric Technician
Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
2002.12 - 2003.12
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
Education
Received My NREMT-B - Healthcare
Jefferson Davis Community College
Gulfport, MS12.1999
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School
Woodbridge, VA05.1977
Skills
- Drive ambulance for emergency calls as well as non-emergency calls Radio communication skills, CPR certification as well also BLS Re-stock ambulance, responsible for inventory and proper cleaning of ambulance Responsible for patient documentation as well as patient confidentiality (HIPPA) Followed company protocols,COVID protocols , Psych ProtocolsI was voted by all my co-workers company wide to receive the Star of Life Award and I was flown to Washington, DC to receive my award
- While employed with Morton Plant Hospital continuing to attend workshops on the psychological patients in regards to safety, 4 points restraints, patient history, communication, escorting the psych patients to the holding facility as well as monitoring and escorting patients to the prospective rooms
- Acadian Ambulance also requires continuing education that is mandatory for the management of the psychiatric
Accomplishments
Received the Spirit Award as a finalists in 2002 from my employer Acadian Ambulance, and also eight (8) Meritorious awards, EMT of the year 2007, Star of Life award 2007. I am also a Field Training Officer (FTO)
Certification
Nationally Registered EMT-B , CPR certified, EMT Driver, BLS certification
Timeline
NREMT-B
Acadian Ambulance & Air Med Services
2004.01 - Current
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician/Psychiatric Technician
Morton Plant Hospital
2002.12 - 2003.12
Received My NREMT-B - Healthcare
Jefferson Davis Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School