Function as a customer service liaison to patient and family members.
Creates positive interactions with patients, families, and hospital personnel and focus on understanding and meeting the customer's needs.
Provides hospital/unit information for all customers upon request while maintaining confidentiality.
Perform administrative support functions for the Emergency Department and Observation Units.
Acts as an information coordinator and resource to Attending Physicians regarding managed care issues.
Police and Security Dispatcher
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH)
08.2019 - 02.2021
Answering calls for Police and Security assistance for BWH main campus and several off campus sites
Call Management: Efficiently answer and prioritize incoming calls for police and security assistance, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Dispatch Coordination:Utilize a multi-line phone system to dispatch officers to incidents within the main campus and off-campus sites, maintaining clear communication with responding units.
Incident Documentation:Accurately document incidents, responses, and outcomes in the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to maintain detailed records for follow-up and analysis.
Crisis Management:Remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations, effectively assessing the nature of incidents and deploying appropriate resources.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with hospital staff, law enforcement, and emergency services to coordinate responses, ensure safety, and resolve incidents efficiently.
Safety Protocols:Enforce hospital security policies and procedures, providing guidance to staff and visitors on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training programs to stay updated on dispatching technologies, emergency response protocols, and hospital policies.
Emergency Dispatcher
Eascare Ambulance
01.2017 - 12.2017
Call Handling: Received and processed incoming calls for non-emergency ambulance transports, assessing the urgency and nature of requests to determine appropriate response strategies.
Dispatch Operations: Coordinated the dispatch of ambulances to various locations, ensuring timely and efficient service while maintaining communication with on-ground crews.
Triage Assessment: Conducted preliminary triage assessments to prioritize calls based on medical necessity and urgency, ensuring that critical cases received immediate attention.
Communication Skills: Maintained clear and effective communication with patients, family members, and medical personnel, providing reassurance and instructions during stressful situations.
Documentation: Accurately recorded call details, dispatch times, and response outcomes in the incident management system for compliance and quality assurance purposes.
Collaboration: Worked closely with EMTs and paramedics to relay important information regarding patient conditions and transport details, promoting a seamless handoff of care.
Emergency Protocols: Followed established protocols and guidelines to respond to a variety of situations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Cataldo Ambulance Service
11.2013 - 12.2016
Present duties include call taking and triage of Emergency calls as well as booking Non-Emergent transport calls.
Emergency Medical Technician
E.M.T-Basic/EMCOA
01.2002 - 01.2013
Present duties include call taking, triage, and dispatch of all emergency medical calls via 911 in the City of Boston
Field duties also include responding to and providing basic life support treatment and transport to residents and visitors in the City of Boston.
Emergency Services Assistant
Brigham and Woman's Hospital
05.2001 - 01.2002
Assisted Emergency Department nurses and doctors with various patient care procedures.
Clinical Assistant
Children's Hospital Boston
05.1997 - 11.2000
Assisted nurses, doctors, patients, and families with various patient monitoring and ADL's as needed.
Education
Certificate -
Northeastern University
12.1990
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
05.1987
Skills
DISPATCH (10 years)
CPR/AED (10 years)
Customer Service
Team Member
EMT Experience
Triage
Vital Signs
Communication skills
CPR certified
APCO and IAED experience
Certification
CPR Certification
AED Certification
Additionalqualifications
Advanced EMD Certification - International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
40 Hour Hazmat Technician
American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR/AED
Personal Information
Title: Police and Security Dispatcher
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Director, BWPO Human Resources Department at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL/ BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION (BWPO)Director, BWPO Human Resources Department at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL/ BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION (BWPO)