Benjamin Houllahan
MA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 3 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Skilled at calming distressed patients and family.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Coastal Medical Transportation
03.2024 - Current
- Contributes to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
- Conducts detailed patient assessments to identify medical needs, ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans.
- Manages challenging situations involving behavioral health crises with calm professionalism and appropriate interventions.
- Expedites patient transport, ensuring safe and efficient transfer to the appropriate medical facility.
- Performs regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
Emergency Medical Technician
Brewster Ambulance Service
11.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with emergency room staff to ensure seamless handoff and continuity of care for patients upon arrival at the hospital.
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Provided basic life support interventions, such as airway management and oxygen administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes during emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support to distressed patients during high-stress situations, fostering trust between the EMT team and those receiving care.
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Triage
- Patient Stabilization
- Basic Life Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Active Listening
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Safe Driving
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Coastal Medical Transportation
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Brewster Ambulance Service
11.2022 - 01.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Cataldo Ambulance
09.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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