Cecilia Sheridan
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Department Technician with an accumulation of over 7 years experience in patient care, and 4 years at an EMT. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Beginning LPN program at Gateway Community College August, 2024.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department/Observation Unit Tech
Banner Gateway Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared patients for surgery and assisted in post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with daily activities and documented accordingly.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support for nurses and providers and guidance for patients
- Check Vitals and assisted with patient care for up to 18 patients in Emergency Observation Unit
- Transferred to Emergency Department when they were understaffed.
- Completed EKGs exclusively as a ekg tech for the Emergency Department.
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Dessert Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Applied orthopedic devices like fiberglass splints and prefabricated orthotic devices and fitted and administered crutches to patients.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood at Banner Dessert Trauma 1 Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted Pediatric doctors and nurses with patient care and procedures per special training.
- Preceptor and resource for newly hired Emergency Department Techs and nurses needing hands on skills.
- Trauma Trained Tech
- HUC Trained Tech
EMT-B
Cass County EMS
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Respond to 911 Dispatched calls for Cass County, Iowa,
- Established life saving wound care to injuries en-route to hospitals, prepped patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Assist paramedics on scene as well as leading scene BLS calls
- Drive ambulance in all codes and mutual aid situations
- Perform inter-facility transport for patients in cass county
- Travel to assist other Midwest medical stations with inter-facility transfers
EMT-B
GEMS
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Screen construction employees for covid -19
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status in clinic and on construction site to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic and manual vital sign machines
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Conducted on-site drug screens, assisted GEMS with employee time-sheets
Certified Medication Aide, CNA
Mosaic
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Certified Medication Aid and Certified Nurse Assistant
- Administer Medications
- Transportation of residents to doctor appointments and therapies
- Completed Active Treatment with residents and charting
- Managed household duties
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Trained new employees
- Check-in medication deliveries from pharmacy, assist with activities of daily living
Human Resource/Recruitment Specialist
First Light Homecare
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Non-medical Caregiver
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living
- Transported clients to designated destinations
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new caregivers
- Established a program and trained new caregivers
- Inter-company communications between 60 employees
Education
BLS/CPR
Banner Gateway
Gilbert, AZ12.2023
EMT-B Refresher Course
Allied Medical Training
04.2023
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - Emergency Medical
Metropolitan Community College
Fremont, NE01.2020
Emergency Medical Technician - EMS
Crieghton University
Omaha, NE12.2019
Pediatric Certified Nurse Assistant -
Quality Career Pathways
Omaha, NE07.2019
Certified Nurses Assistant
Quality Career Pathways
Omaha, NE06.2019
Certified Medication Aide
Mosaic of Omaha
Omaha, NE10.2018
Skills
- PHTLS
- First Aid/CPR
- Patient Assessments
- Medical recordkeeping
- IV start and removal
- Straight and indwelling Catheterization
- Traumatic wound care
- Pediatric trained Emergency Department technician
- Hospital Unit Coordinator trained
Timeline
Emergency Department/Observation Unit Tech
Banner Gateway Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Banner Dessert Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
EMT-B
Cass County EMS
07.2020 - 05.2021
EMT-B
GEMS
03.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Medication Aide, CNA
Mosaic
08.2018 - 03.2020
Human Resource/Recruitment Specialist
First Light Homecare
05.2016 - 01.2018
BLS/CPR
Banner Gateway
EMT-B Refresher Course
Allied Medical Training
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - Emergency Medical
Metropolitan Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - EMS
Crieghton University
Pediatric Certified Nurse Assistant -
Quality Career Pathways
Certified Nurses Assistant
Quality Career Pathways
Certified Medication Aide
Mosaic of Omaha
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