Deanna Dufour
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented EMT with experience delivering prehospital emergency care in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Connecticut with strong academic performance in anatomy and related sciences. Highly motivated to transition into nursing and continue providing high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
AMR
Bridgeport
08.2022 - Current
- Operated emergency vehicles safely in various conditions.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Communicated clearly with patients, families, and team members during crises.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
Physiology and Neurobiology Minor -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
Molecular And Cell Biology Minor -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2025
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Incident documentation
- Crisis management
- Cardiac resuscitation
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
Certification
EMT-Basic
Timeline
EMT-Basic
AMR
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Connecticut
Physiology and Neurobiology Minor -
University of Connecticut
Molecular And Cell Biology Minor -
University of Connecticut