Desiree Filer
Hawley,PA
Summary
Dependable program assitant and direct support professional bringing over 14 years of experience in idd.
Proficient Program Assistant driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support. Successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant/dsp
St. Joseph's Center.
Scranton, PA
08.2009 - Current
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, appointments.
- Follow isp/seep plans. Complete daily paperwork. Help with personal care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of services for program participants.
- Monitored progress on project timelines associated with each program activity or initiative.
- Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities.
- Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements and corrective action plans.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures while administering programs.
Emergency Medical Technician
Covington fire company
Covington Twp, PA
07.2002 - 07.2012
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
- Observed infection control measures when treating multiple patients within a given timeframe.
- Reported any suspicious activity witnessed while on duty immediately upon return from call.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance
- Also supply officer, a lieutenant and on executive board.
- Volunteer company
Emergency Medical Technician
Gouldsboro ambulance squad
Gouldsboro, PA
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- 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.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
- Observed infection control measures when treating multiple patients within a given timeframe.
- Reported any suspicious activity witnessed while on duty immediately upon return from call.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Pocono High School
Covington Township, PA06.2004
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Cmc Hospital
Scranton, PA06.2002
Skills
- Assited with Adult living skills
- Progress Tracking
- Driven and Outgoing
- Valid Driver's License
- Follow isp/seep plans
- Provide personal care to those with idd
- Have done medical appointments
- Transportation
- Given medication
- Daily paperwork
Timeline
Program Assistant/dsp
St. Joseph's Center.
08.2009 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Gouldsboro ambulance squad
06.2006 - 08.2009
Emergency Medical Technician
Covington fire company
07.2002 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
North Pocono High School
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Cmc Hospital