Colton Ratkovic
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering eight-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with two years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Technician
Northwestern Medicine
06.2016 - Current
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
EMT-Basic
Northwest Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Intern
Woodstock Fire/rescue District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI12-2024
GED -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, IL06-2015
Skills
- IV insertion
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric care
- Patient transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- ER support
- Wound cleaning
- Basic patient care
- Medical sample collection
- EMT
- Sanitizing procedures
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Aseptic techniques
- Phlebotomy
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- Orthopedic fitting
- Educating patients
- Wound care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Training – Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, or accredited entities.
- State Paramedic License - [State] Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Northwest Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2021
ER Technician
Northwestern Medicine
06.2016 - Current
Intern
Woodstock Fire/rescue District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Training – Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, or accredited entities.
- State Paramedic License - [State] Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
GED -
Woodstock High School
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