Dawn Bonura
Carriere,MS
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Paramedic specializing in trauma care and intubation. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication and thorough documentation while training new team members. Seeking to leverage extensive medical expertise in a clerical position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
LCMC-East Jefferson General Hospital EMS
Metairie, Louisiana
05.1997 - Current
- Provided immediate medical care in response to emergency calls.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Assessed patient conditions and established treatment protocols to optimize care delivery.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated medical equipment during patient transport to healthcare facilities.
- Trained new paramedics on emergency response protocols to enhance team readiness.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Accurately documented all patient interactions and treatment details.
Patient Access Representative
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, Louisiana
10.1992 - 05.1997
- Welcomed patients and verified insurance information to ensure accurate registration.
- Registered patients through face-to-face interviews, gathering demographic, insurance, and medical information for accurate records.
- Collected co-pays and payments at time of service, streamlining transaction processes.
- Communicated financial obligations to patients and collected fees at time of service.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to resolve patient inquiries and concerns, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Applied HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information.
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
Education
Associate - Healthcare Specialist
Phillips Junior College
Harahan, LA05-1990
High School Diploma -
L. W. Higgins
Marrero, LA05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Emergency response
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Trauma care
- Intubation procedures
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Scene safety assessment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical documentation
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Respiratory assessment
- Advanced life support
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Medical history collection
- Insurance verification
- Patient registration
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry accuracy
- Fee collection
- Patient identity verification
- Medical terminology
- Patient check-in
Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- PHTLS
Timeline
Paramedic
LCMC-East Jefferson General Hospital EMS
05.1997 - Current
Patient Access Representative
East Jefferson General Hospital
10.1992 - 05.1997
Associate - Healthcare Specialist
Phillips Junior College
High School Diploma -
L. W. Higgins
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Delgado Community College