Dana Weatherby
Maple Heights,OH
Summary
New to Ohio,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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Bedford County EMS
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Considered patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
- Assisted admitting and billing personnel to obtain and record patient vital statistics and establish necessity for medical transportation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered treatments in the scope of practice of a basic EMT and local protocalls situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Amerimed EMS
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Transported psychiatric patients from emergency rooms to mental health facilities.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology-Advanced
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2019
Skills
- NARCAN Protocol
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Artificial Respiration
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- First Aid
- Patient Condition Observation
- Emergency Response
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Dispatch Communication Protocols
- Field Patient Assessments
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Work Coordination
- Stabilize Conditions
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Conditions Assessment
- Stabilization
- Emergency Medical Services
- Scene Assessments
- Risk Prevention
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Precautionary Measures
- Oxygen Equipment
- Cardiac Arrest
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical Conditioning
- Treatment Delivery
- Medical Equipment Diagnostic Software
- Administer Drugs
- Documentation
- Independent Thinking
- Emergency Preparedness
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Heart Monitoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Stabilization Procedures
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Equipment Care
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Stair Chairs
- Emotional Support
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Neurological Assessments
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Traffic Observations
- Treatment Center Communication
- Ambulance Operations
- Emergency Response and Assessment
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Bedford County EMS
09.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Amerimed EMS
01.2021 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology-Advanced
Motlow State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Motlow State Community College
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