Destiny Colon
Cleveland
Summary
Compassionate EMT-Basic with over a year of hands-on experience at Ohio Ambulance, skilled in vital sign assessment and patient management. Demonstrated critical decision-making and effective communication under pressure, ensuring timely and efficient care. Trained new EMTs, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and equipment readiness. I've provided effective communication in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the Cleveland community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Ohio Ambulance
26420 Lakeland Blvd Euclid OH 44132
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessment and initial care under supervision.
- Learned and applied emergency medical procedures during training sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely response to emergencies.
- Maintained equipment and supplies for readiness in emergency situations.
- Observed and documented patient conditions accurately during transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
Education
No Degree -
Premier Health & Safety Academy
10830 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 4413012-2022
High School Diploma -
Max S Hayes Highschool
2211 West 65th St Cleveland OH 4410205-2019
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient evaluations
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Pre-hospital care
- Direct patient care
- Ambulance driving
- Patient management
- Supply restocking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Calm under pressure
- Oxygen administration
- Dispatcher communication
- Ambulance decontamination
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- BLS provider
- EVOC
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Ohio Ambulance
04.2024 - Current
No Degree -
Premier Health & Safety Academy
High School Diploma -
Max S Hayes Highschool