Blake Smith
Queens,NY
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Mount Sinai Health System
Manhattan, New York
10.2021 - Current
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Northwell Health - SIUH
Staten Island, New York
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Worked in the FDNY 911 system
Telemetry Technician
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Manhattan, New York
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepared morning reports for rounding cardiologists and hospitalists, detailing trends and events
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation for 40 patients and documented irregular activity
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
RCA Ambulance
Brooklyn, New York
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Drove ambulance to location specified by dispatchers, determining most expeditious route based on traffic and weather conditions
- Administered on-the-spot physical assessments to determine nature and extent of injury or illness and effectively prioritize required emergency care
Emergency Department Technician
Albany Medical Center
Albany, New York
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked directly with doctors and nurses in trauma situations including airway emergencies, surgical interventions, and emergency transportation
- Provided care by obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, point of care testing, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and splinting
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany, New York
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed telemetry for 30+ patients and notifying RNs with changes in heart rhythms
- Documented all contact with staff utilizing timestamps, call logs, and patient labels to ensure proper patient identification
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany, New York
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including: bathing, oral care, turning and positioning, ambulation, wound care, and use of mechanical lifts
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Education
Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) - Concentration in Stem Cell Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, New JerseyBachelor of Science (BS) - Biology With Minor in Psychology
University At Albany
Albany, New York2016
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Mount Sinai Health System
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Northwell Health - SIUH
03.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
RCA Ambulance
02.2020 - 03.2021
Telemetry Technician
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
Emergency Department Technician
Albany Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Cardiac Monitor Technician
St. Peter's Health Partners
02.2017 - 08.2019
Patient Care Technician
St. Peter's Health Partners
10.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) - Concentration in Stem Cell Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology With Minor in Psychology
University At Albany
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