Deanna Rose
Lindenwold,NJ
Summary
Patient-focused ER Technician and EMT with over 20 years of experience seeking per diem employment to supplement my income. I also have over 15 years of experience working in a retail environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Base Communicator
Virtua Health Systems
08.2022 - Current
- Improved response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching emergency calls to appropriate units.
- Enhanced communication between ambulance crews and hospitals by providing accurate and timely information.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while handling stressful situations, ensuring efficient operations in critical moments.
- Collaborated with other dispatchers to ensure seamless shift transitions and continuous coverage during peak periods.
- Managed radio communications effectively, maintaining clear channels for essential transmissions between field units and dispatch center.
- Supported efforts to streamline workflows within the dispatch center by identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback during staff meetings.
- Monitored GPS tracking systems closely to identify any deviation from assigned routes or delays that might impact patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with field personnel, fostering a positive working environment and promoting team collaboration.
- Continuously evaluated call trends and patterns, adjusting dispatch strategies as needed to optimize response times and patient outcomes.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
Emergency Room Technician
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
02.2017 - Current
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
EMT-B
On Time Transportation
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs, using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
EMT-B /Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
11.2007 - 03.2017
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs, using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained newly hired EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
EMT-B / 911
Sterling EMS Alliance
05.2007 - 10.2015
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs, using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Waldorf College
Forest City, IAEMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Department of Emergency Medical Services
Philadelphia, PA0 2008
EMT B - Emergency Medical Technician
Ocean County EMS Academy
Waretown, NJ4 2000
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, NJ5 1988
Skills
- Technical Support
- Wound Care
- Orthopedic fitting
- Collecting medical samples
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- NG tube insertion and management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient Health Education
- Orthopedic splint application
- Phlebotomy procedures
- Drawing blood
- Basic patient care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- CPR
- Triaging
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Aseptic techniques
- Medical Records Management
- Prioritization
- Critical Decision-Making
- Computer Skills
- Computer-aided dispatching
- Map reading skills
- EMS Dispatch
- Information Gathering and Relay
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Call Management
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Data entry proficiency
- Information documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Judgment
- Call Routing
- Documentation And Reporting
- Providing Clear Directions
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team building
- Telephone Etiquette
Accomplishments
2016 Dean's List - Waldorf College
2016 Star of Life Nominee - In Recognition of Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
Certification
EMT B for NJ & PA
EVOC for NJ & PA
CPR
EMO CRBNE
HazMat
ICS 42
ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 230d
ICS 366
ICS 393b
ICS 700
ICS 800
ICS 909
ICS 2900
Timeline
Base Communicator
Virtua Health Systems
08.2022 - Current
EMT-B
On Time Transportation
08.2017 - 12.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
02.2017 - Current
EMT-B /Field Training Officer
American Medical Response
11.2007 - 03.2017
EMT-B / 911
Sterling EMS Alliance
05.2007 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Waldorf College
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Department of Emergency Medical Services
EMT B - Emergency Medical Technician
Ocean County EMS Academy
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School