Cheryl Monges
Walgreens
Peabody,MA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
2 Months- Assisted pharmacists with prescription preparation, labeling, and dispensing under supervision.
- Entered patient profiles and prescription data into pharmacy systems with accuracy.
- Retrieved, stocked, and organized medications to support efficient inventory flow.
- Responded to customer questions regarding prescription status, pickup, and pharmacy services.
- Verified medication details and patient information before filling orders.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patient records and pharmacy transactions.
- Supported compliance with pharmacy procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Paramedic
1 Year- Assessed emergency scenes, identified patient conditions, and prioritized care based on severity.
- Administered advanced life support treatments while monitoring vital signs and patient response.
- Stabilized patients during transport, adjusting interventions to maintain airway, circulation, and consciousness.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and transfer details with accuracy for continuity of care.
- Operated ambulance equipment, ensuring readiness of monitors, stretchers, oxygen, and emergency supplies.
- Communicated clearly with dispatch, hospital staff, and team members to coordinate patient care.
- Followed clinical protocols, safety procedures, and infection control standards during emergency response.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Paramedic
10 Years 3 Months- Supported efficient crew operations by assisting with patient movement, scene organization, and equipment checks.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Education
Paramedic - Paramedicine
No Degree - APCO 911 Dispatching
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science/business Management
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Team collaboration
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Workflow optimization
Section name
- October 28, 2023
- North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital
- RE: Emergency Room Technician
- Good Morning
- I'm confident that I am the employee you are seeking because I have all of the qualifications outlined in your job posting.
- I offer a combination of unique skills and competencies which I have developed through a lengthy and rewarding career. I have honed my health care skills while being proficient in all areas. I pride myself on my abilities in my role as a paramedic and provider of patient care and treatment.
- As my attached resume indicates, I offer the decision-making, motivation and patient assessment capabilities that you require in an Emergency Room Technician. I am eager to discuss the possibility of joining North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital's team. Please feel free to contact me for additional career details and qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
- Sincerely
- Cheryl Monges
Certification
APCO 911 Dispatcher course
TCP course the through the MA State 911 Department
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic
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03.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Paramedic
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10.2013 - 01.2024Read More
Center For Medics
Paramedic from Paramedicine
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APCO
No Degree from APCO 911 Dispatching
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Boston College
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science/business Management
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