Dorothy Brandstetter
Keansburg,NJ
Summary
Skilled EMS EMT and Fire Alarm Dispatcher with a proven track record at the New York City Fire Department FDNY, adept in emergency medical care and critical decision-making. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and managing high-pressure situations, ensuring swift, life-saving responses. Demonstrated exceptional coordination and communication, significantly enhancing emergency response outcomes. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry emt position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS EMT
New York City Fire Department Fdny
05.2011 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Upheld legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices within the EMS system.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
- Maximized ambulance readiness by conducting thorough equipment checks and ensuring all necessary supplies were available for proper emergency response.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Supported fellow EMTs through active participation in shift debriefings, discussing challenges faced during calls to foster collective learning experiences.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Fire Alarm Dispatcher
New York City Fire Department Fdny
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Provided critical information to first responders with timely updates on evolving situations for informed decisionmaking.
- Reduced errors in communication through strict adherence to established protocols and guidelines for radio transmissions.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving complex incidents by acting as a liaison between first responders and various support services available within the community.
- Monitored multiple computer systems simultaneously for real-time situational awareness during emergency events, allowing for informed decision-making under pressure.
- Ensured prompt dispatch of appropriate resources by effectively prioritizing incoming emergency calls based on severity and location.
- Enhanced emergency response times by efficiently dispatching fire units to incidents.
Education
GED -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway Management
- Scene Safety
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Fracture Stabilization
- Seizure Management
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Pre-hospital Care
- Critical decision-making skills
Timeline
EMS EMT
New York City Fire Department Fdny
05.2011 - Current
Fire Alarm Dispatcher
New York City Fire Department Fdny
01.2008 - 12.2008
GED -
Kingsborough Community College
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