Dawn Trizna
Paramedic
Wilmington,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in emergency medical services, prepared to bring value to dynamic medical team. Proven ability to perform under pressure, ensuring high-quality patient care. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, along with expertise in patient assessment and emergency interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech II
Riverside Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing CPR and basic life support during emergency situations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, explaining procedures and providing reassurance during stressful situations.
- Handled patient transport within the emergency department, ensuring safe and efficient movement.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Operated electrocardiogram machines to monitor patients' heart activities.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Paramedic
Tricity Ambulance
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Utilized portable ECG machines to monitor patients' heart activity during emergency transport.
- Stabilized patients by providing wound care, splinting fractures, and managing airway obstructions.
- Executed rapid trauma assessment procedures to identify life-threatening conditions.
- Operated defibrillators to provide life-saving electrical therapy during cardiac emergencies.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Primary Role Paramedic
Braidwood Fire Department
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
- Assistance with fire ground operations
Paramedic
ATEC Ambulance
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
Paramedic
Advanced Medical Transport
12.2015 - 10.2020
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
Paramedic/Firefighter
Coal City Fire Protection District
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
Lead EMS Instructor
Morris Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Lead instructor for EMT-B class
- Assisted teaching with EMT Paramedic classes
- Interim EMS Coordinator for approx
- Two months
- Coordination of monthly meeting of Region 7 fire chiefs
- Taught CPR, ACLS, PALS, and ITLS classes
- Assisted with set up and organization of EMS Academy located in Minooka IL
- Assisted with local Fire Department and EMS Department continuing education hours
- Coordinated Paramedic graduation
- Worked hand in hand with Morris hospital Lead EMS Coordinator, Matt Callahan
- Worked side by side with Kevin Bernard
Paramedic/Firefighter
Gardner Fire Department
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
Paramedic
03.2000 - 06.2012
- Advanced life support care for the community and surrounding areas
Education
Lead Instructor II - Paramedicine
NAEMSE
Morris IL01-2013
Lead Instructor I - Paramedicine
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL01-2012
EMT-P License - Paramedicine
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee IL01-2009
EMT-I Licnese - Paramedicne
St. James Hospital
Ponitac IL01-2004
EMT-B License - Paramedicine
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee IL01-2000
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
Tech II
Riverside Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Tricity Ambulance
04.2022 - 03.2024
Primary Role Paramedic
Braidwood Fire Department
12.2020 - 06.2021
Paramedic
ATEC Ambulance
10.2020 - 12.2020
Paramedic
Advanced Medical Transport
12.2015 - 10.2020
Paramedic/Firefighter
Coal City Fire Protection District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lead EMS Instructor
Morris Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2014
Paramedic/Firefighter
Gardner Fire Department
01.2012 - 01.2014
Paramedic
03.2000 - 06.2012
Lead Instructor II - Paramedicine
NAEMSE
Lead Instructor I - Paramedicine
Heartland Community College
EMT-P License - Paramedicine
Kankakee Community College
EMT-I Licnese - Paramedicne
St. James Hospital
EMT-B License - Paramedicine
Kankakee Community College
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