Brittney Cooper
Grafton,OH
Summary
Committed paramedic with background in emergency medical services and rapid response situations. Skilled in providing critical care, advanced life support, and ensuring patient safety during transport. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and make swift decisions in high-stakes environments. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through effective on-scene treatment and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Paramedic
Devoted Medical
Cleveland, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Communicated patient progress updates to primary care physicians and other involved healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated transportation resources for individuals unable to access healthcare due to lack of transportation or financial constraints.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Developed protocols for community paramedic services, including patient assessment and follow-up care.
- Assisted with coordination of care between hospital systems and primary care providers.
- Collaborated with local public health agencies on initiatives related to improving access to healthcare services in underserved areas.
- Provided education about health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications to patients in the community setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters using electronic medical records software.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Paramedic
Central Lorain County Joint Ambulance District
Oberlin, OH
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and drove ambulance safely to site.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Collaborated with colleagues on shared cases to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
ER Technician
Mercy Allen Hospital
Oberlin, OH
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments and communicated any changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture, arterial puncture and IV insertion.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional competency.
- Documented all procedures on patients' charts in accordance with hospital policy.
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and pulse oximeters.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, treatments and medications.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
Patient Care Technician
St. John Westshore Hospital
Westlake, OH
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Education
EMT PARAMEDIC - Paramedicine
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08-2018
Skills
- Emergency medical services
- Public health advocacy
- Mobile integrated healthcare
- Trauma management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Intravenous therapy
- Community health education
- Healthcare navigation
- Telemedicine support
- Home safety assessments
- Behavioral health management
- Geriatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Advanced life support
- Pediatric care
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Obstetric care
- Emergency response
- Patient management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Respiratory assessment
- Triaging
- Documentation and reporting
- IV fluid replacement
- Stroke management
- Bedside reporting
- Allergic reaction management
- Oxygen therapy
- Burn treatment
- Patient support and assistance
- IV insertion
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Life support management
- Care plan adherence
- Lifesaving measures
- Medication administration
- Medical history collection
- Treatment Planning
- CPR
- Medical records management
- EMR / EHR
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Intubation
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Trauma Triage
- EMTP (OH)
Timeline
Community Paramedic
Devoted Medical
12.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Central Lorain County Joint Ambulance District
08.2018 - 01.2025
ER Technician
Mercy Allen Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
St. John Westshore Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2017
EMT PARAMEDIC - Paramedicine
Lorain County Community College