DEANDRA COLEMAN
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Medical Technician skilled in field triage and emergent care. Proficient in assessing patient conditions and providing timely interventions, while effectively communicating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar Health
Washington , DC
06.2026 - Current
- Executed medical transportation and patient care for interfacility, ER-to-ER, trauma, critical-care, and high-acuity transfers, ensuring timely and safe delivery of critically ill patients.
- Work within MedSTAR Transport (Medical Shock Trauma Acute Resuscitation), supporting the transportation of critically ill and injured patients. Monitor patients throughout transport, including vital signs, respiratory status, oxygen saturation, pain level, mental status, and overall clinical condition.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate findings to nurses, physicians, paramedics, sending facilities, receiving facilities, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide patient care and emergency interventions within EMT scope of practice, established protocols, and medical direction. Assist with stabilization and continued care of medically complex and high-acuity patients during transportation.
- Utilized patient-care and emergency equipment, including EKG/cardiac monitoring, oxygen, suction, and defibrillation equipment, to deliver effective emergency care during transport.
- Obtain and communicate relevant patient history, diagnosis, medications, treatment provided, current condition, and transfer-of-care information.
- Maintain accurate patient-care documentation and complete required transport records. Safely move, position, lift, and transport patients while maintaining dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety.
- Collaborate with critical-care nurses, paramedics, physicians, hospital staff, EMS personnel, and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care.
- Maintained readiness of assigned equipment and supplies, adhering to patient-safety, infection-control, and EMS standards to support optimal patient care.
- Administered immediate healthcare interventions to stabilize patients during emergencies. to patients in prehospital settings.
- Handled essential medical instruments to ensure effective treatment for patients on the move. during patient transport and treatment.
- Partnered with paramedics to assess patient needs and coordinate care effectively. and healthcare teams for patient assessment.
Emergency Medical Technician
INOVA
Fairfax , VA
05.2025 - Current
- Provide hands-on patient care and clinical support in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving patients with medical, traumatic, psychiatric, and other acute conditions.
- Facilitated patient triage and prioritization, effectively communicating chief complaints, vital signs, observations, and changes in condition to nurses and clinical team members.
- Obtain and monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and pain level.
- Perform EKGs and assist with cardiac monitoring and other diagnostic procedures.
- Perform blood draws and assist with IV-related procedures in accordance with training, hospital policy, and scope of practice. Collect and appropriately handle patient specimens while following infection-control and safety procedures.
- Assist with wound care, splinting, positioning, transfers, and other treatments based on patient needs. Assist with urinary catheterization and other clinical procedures under direction of licensed healthcare professionals.
- Assist with CPR, emergency response, patient stabilization, and emergency procedures. Administered oxygen therapy and operated emergency medical equipment.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting healthcare providers with critical procedures and activities during patient treatment.
- Safely transport patients throughout the Emergency Department and hospital while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and promptly escalated concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients and families in high-stress, life-threatening situations, enhancing patient comfort and support.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital policies related to patient safety, privacy, infection prevention, and quality care.
- Maintain readiness of patient-care equipment, rooms, and clinical areas in accordance with Emergency Department standards.
- Effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a high-volume, rapidly changing emergency environment.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions on-site.
- Provided advanced life support and basic life support during transport.
- Collaborated with medical personnel for effective patient care during emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Procare Ambulance
Landover, Maryland
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided critical medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries, aiding in life preservation.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, ensuring accurate assessment for ongoing medical intervention.
- Delivered medications according to physician instructions.
- Administered on-scene treatments, including oxygen therapy and fracture stabilization, to enhance patient outcomes.
EMT
AMR Ambulance
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered medical equipment and procedures such as defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR, and medications to deliver advanced medical care.
- Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
- Gathered incident and medical history information from lucid patients to inform treatment decisions.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management, heart monitoring, and ensured ambulance was fully stocked.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders, and family members to identify appropriate medical facility for timely transport.
Clinical Operation Representative
Childrens National Medical Center
Washington, DC
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Ensured accurate scheduling of patients using department scheduling system, contributing to streamlined appointment management.
- Facilitated online registration with parent/guardian via telephone or in-person, maintaining professionalism and courtesy to enhance patient experience.
- Maintained systems according to department standards for registration accuracy.
- Coordinated rescheduling of appointments for no-show patients and ancillary service cancellations, improving patient access to care.
- Obtain required consents for department & ensure distribution of compliance related materials (I.e HIPAA Privacy, Patient Rights).
Direct Support Professional
Integrated Community Services Inc
Silver Spring, MD
11.2012 - 09.2018
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with individuals, families, staff, and service providers to effectively coordinate support and address individual needs.
- Assisted individuals with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping, and dressing.
- Personal care services assigned by a health professional may include observation, reporting and documentation of changes in the status of the person or in body functions.
- Assisted individuals in completing domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
- Reported safety concerns to management promptly to ensure a safe environment for individuals.
- Maintained records and completed paperwork for Developmental Disability Service (DDS) to track individual progress, visitor logs, incident reports, and goal data.
Direct Support Professional
DC Health Care
Washington, DC
11.2004 - 12.2013
- Assisted individuals with daily activities, enhancing personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings, fostering independence and community integration.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and communicated changes or concerns to supervisor.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
DC Fire Department
01-2022
Medical Assistant Certificate Program -
TESS College of Technology
Beltsville, MD01-2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Sanz. School
Washington, DCSkills
- Emergency response management
- Patient stabilization techniques
- Patient Triage
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient care delivery
- Clinical documentation
- Medical record management
- Medical data collection
- Critical decision-making
Certification
CPR Certification, HIPAA Certified, OSHA Certified, Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar Health
06.2026 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
INOVA
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Procare Ambulance
11.2023 - 12.2024
EMT
AMR Ambulance
08.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Operation Representative
Childrens National Medical Center
12.2016 - 04.2019
Direct Support Professional
Integrated Community Services Inc
11.2012 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional
DC Health Care
11.2004 - 12.2013
Emergency Medical Technician -
DC Fire Department
Medical Assistant Certificate Program -
TESS College of Technology
Some College (No Degree) -
Sanz. School