Christian Walker
St Louis,MO
Summary
Energetic Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
MEDCOR
Saint Louis , United States
2022.01 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
City of Saint Peters , MO
2021.08 - Current
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Safeguarded medical records and patient data in accordance with HIPAA protocols.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Optometric Technician
Hill Vision Services
Saint Louis , MO
2021.04 - 2021.08
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Performed clerical duties, including pasting refractor receipts, entering data into spreadsheets and alphabetizing folders and invoices.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs and documenting patient observations.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Assisted patients in finding correct medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Services
Hazelwood , MO
2021.02 - 2021.04
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Emergency Medical Technician
Abbott EMS
Saint Louis , MO
2019.02 - 2020.10
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Associate of Science -
Saint Charles Community College
Saint Charles, MO05.2024
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Medical terminology
- Strategic Planning
- Patient care
- Decision making
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- OSHA 30 certified
Timeline
EMT-Basic
MEDCOR
2022.01 - Current
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
2021.08 - Current
Optometric Technician
Hill Vision Services
2021.04 - 2021.08
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Services
2021.02 - 2021.04
Emergency Medical Technician
Abbott EMS
2019.02 - 2020.10
Associate of Science -
Saint Charles Community College
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- OSHA 30 certified