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Brenna Sanderson

Brenna Sanderson

Gunnison,UT

Summary

Advance emergency medical technician with years of experience in EMS, ED, and clinical environments. Skilled in IV placement, patient care, blood draws, splinting, and CPR. Works well under stressful circumstances, and is a team player.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced EMT/ Medical Assistant

Gunnison Valley Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Assist doctor with medical procedures such as women's annual exams, pap smears, endometrial biopsies, and colposcopies.

Lab draws when needed.

IV therapy for patients that are dehydrated or severely nauseated.

Assist with answering phone calls to help make patient appointments or answer any questions about patient care or needs.

Stock and clean inventory patient rooms and the lab.

Ordering supplies necessary for procedures and for pathologies.

Printing patient results for the doctor to review.

Advanced EMT

Gunnison Valley Hospital
01.2008 - Current
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • 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.
  • IV placement for blood draws and medication administration.
  • Continuing of education to ensure safe patient care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Advanced EMT

State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy.
  • Lab draws to help doctors better evaluate patient needs.
  • Administered patient medications during the correct pill line ensuring correct patient and dosage.

Phlebotomy and EMS Instructor

Mountainland Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.

Critical Care Technician

American Fork Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2014
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
  • Performed IV placement and drew labs on patients to help Doctors diagnose patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Helped keep rooms stocked and clean for the next patient entering the ED

Education

Associate of Arts - General Ed

Snow College
Ephraim, UT
05.1998

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Salt Lake City, UT
05.1996

Skills

  • Medical Data Acquisition
  • Orthopedic Splint Systems
  • Triaging
  • Treatment Center Communication
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Conditions Assessment
  • IV Fluid Replacement
  • Clean and Sanitize Equipment
  • Emergency Medical Team Coordination
  • Ambulance Driving
  • Medication Prescription
  • Spinal Demobilization Devices
  • Medical Records Management
  • Injury and Illness Treatment
  • Scene Assessments
  • Injection Administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood Pressure Measurement
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • First Aid
  • Equipment Safety
  • Stretcher and Backboard Use
  • Airway Management
  • Neurological Assessments
  • Patient Management
  • Injury Control
  • Lower Extremity Traction Devices
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Oxygen Equipment
  • Defibrillation and Resuscitation
  • IV
  • Blood draw/ Labs

Timeline

Advanced EMT/ Medical Assistant

Gunnison Valley Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Advanced EMT

State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
07.2016 - 09.2022

Phlebotomy and EMS Instructor

Mountainland Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2015

Critical Care Technician

American Fork Hospital
05.2011 - 01.2014

Advanced EMT

Gunnison Valley Hospital
01.2008 - Current

Associate of Arts - General Ed

Snow College

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Brenna Sanderson