Brianna Smith
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Canton,IL
15
years of professional experience
Experienced paramedic and emergency leader with strong critical decision-making, scene coordination, and patient care skills. Proven ability to manage high-pressure incidents, support teams, and deliver advanced life support safely and effectively. Highly organized and proactive with a team-oriented mentality. Good leadership and communication skills. Ability to stay level headed and works well under pressure.
Work History
Paramedic
2 Years 3 Months- Responded to emergency calls, delivered advanced life support, and stabilized patients during transport as part of a 911 system.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Completed interfacility transfers transporting critically ill and injured patients using advanced life support equipment as needed, including and up to tier 1 critical care standards.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented findings, and communicated critical updates to receiving facilities.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ride-alongs.
EMT-B
5 Years 2 Months- Assessed patient conditions and delivered basic life support within EMT scope.
- Operated ambulances safely while responding to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Lifted, moved, and secured patients using proper stretcher and transport techniques.
- Maintained readiness of medical supplies, equipment, and vehicle inventory for calls.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
Strike Team Leader
1 Year 6 Months- Deployed to various locations of disaster including: NYC for two months for COVID, and two separate trips to Louisiana for various lengths of time for hurricanes with each deployment being assigned more responsibility.
- In charge of teams consisting of ALS and BLS crews.
- Responsible for team members, ambulances, supplies, and drugs.
- Responsible for daily logs and paperwork.
- Communicated with hospital staff, state EMS officials, and the EOC throughout deployment.
- Responsible for activation of appropriate crews for interfacility transport out of disaster areas deemed as "mine".
- Consistent knowledge, training, and use of ICS standards.
- Coordination of supplies and all necessities including food, water, lodging, etc for my teams.
Loader
5 Years 5 Months- Loaded trailers with accurate pallet placement to maintain efficient dock flow and shipment integrity
- Inspected freight for damage, shortages, and labeling errors before dispatch
- Coordinated with warehouse teams to stage orders and meet outbound schedules
- Secured product with wrap, straps, and bracing to prevent transit damage
- Trained newer loaders on safe material handling and efficient trailer loading practices
- Reorganized dock staging areas to improve workflow, space utilization, and loading consistency
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to safely transport materials within the warehouse.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
9 Months- Maintained controlled substance records and ensured compliance with pharmacy procedures and regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reordered medications, and removed expired stock to support efficient operations.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance coverage changes.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems, and obtain payment.
- Prepared sterile and nonsterile compounds following established safety and quality standards.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Helped fulfill local hospital contract by mixing IV and chemotherapy infusions and restocking the pyxis.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Processed prescriptions accurately, supporting pharmacists with order verification and medication preparation.
- Coordinated insurance claim submissions and resolved coverage issues to minimize prescription delays.
- Assisted customers with prescription pickup, refill requests, and basic medication questions professionally.
- Trained new technicians on workflow procedures, dispensing systems, and customer service expectations.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Ensured medication safety with thorough verification of prescription orders and drug interactions.
- Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects and interactions.
Education
Certificate of Paramedicine - Paramedic program
Bachelor of Science - Pre Medical
No Degree - Paramedic Program
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Skills
NREMT-P Certified
PHTLS Certified
PALS Certified
ACLS Certified
ICS education and experience
Attention to detail
Excellent critical decision-making skills
Team leadership
Ability to work well with people that struggle with English or are from other countries.
Works well under extreme pressure and/or unusual circumstances.
Proven success with emergency management.
Timeline
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Strike Team Leader
AMR - ERT
03.2020 - 09.2021Read More
EMT-B
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
05.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Loader
Dot Foods Inc.
08.2015 - 01.2021Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Moreland and Devitt Pharmacy
11.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2011 - 09.2014Read More
Western Illinois University
Certificate of Paramedicine from Paramedic program
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Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science from Pre Medical
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Kaskaskia College
No Degree from Paramedic Program
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Illinois Central College
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
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