ELENA BORIC PERSAUD
Ozone Park,NY
Summary
A versatile Emergency Medical Technician with strong educational background. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to patient safety, comfort, and welfare. Proficient in managing multiple tasks under strenuous pressure while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all duties performed as well as delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Receptive of retaining new information and skills with an inquiring mind.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
SeniorCare EMS
46 Harriet Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills to determine optimal courses of action.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with other EMT's, paramedics, and emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
Au Pair
Cultural Care
New York, NY
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed care for children ages from 5 months to 9 years old for 10 hours per shift
- Supervised children during playtime, reducing injuries by 70%
- Stimulated children’s imagination using 10 types of brain-developing games, such as block building, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, crossword puzzles, etc.
- Assisted in speech development
- Utilized meal times as a fun learning opportunity
- Improved learning comprehension and test scores
- Introduced different cultures and languages through child-appropriate songs, dances, and games
Physiotherapy Student
OPĆA BOLNICA DR. IVO PEDIŠIĆ SISAK
Sisak, CROATIA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed classic manual massages on over 50 patients between ages 0 to 12 months, which helped in the development of nerve cells and motor skills
- Examined reflexes in over 100 infants, such as moro reflex, sucking reflex, and stepping reflex, including Babinski reflex in children
- Conducted 200 and more tests on patients for scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis
- Operated gross motor skills exercises on over 300 children
- Applied laser therapy on over 1000 patients to relieve chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing
- Aided more than 10 patients per day in performing therapeutic exercises and balance training using the proper form
- Applied parafin therapy on more than 50 patients per month
- Assisted in improving mobility in patients who have experienced a loss of it
- Proficient in using electrotherapy (tens, galvanic current), ultrasound, and laser machines, as well as familiar with hydrotherapy methods.
- Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Volunteer
Red Cross
Croatia
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Volunteered in a nursing home and military base after an earthquake of 6.4 magnitudes (Croatia, 2020.).
Education
EKG Technician
New York Medical Career Training Center
Garden City, NY11.2023
EMT - Basic - Emergency Medical Technican
Emergency Care Program
50 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 1120706.2023
Highschool Diploma - Physical Therapy
Srednja Škola Topusko
Topusko, CROATIA05.2021
Skills
- Empathy
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Medical assessment
- EKG interpretation
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Splinting
- Vital sign monitoring
- Airway management
- Teamwork
- Record keeping
- Vehicle Maintenance
Certification
- CET - EKG Technician, National Healthcareer Association - 02/03/2024
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems - 07/10/2023
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute - Emergency Care Program - 28/02/2023
- CPR & AED certified
- First aid certified
- IS- 700. B certified - 02/20/2023
- IS- 100. C certified - 02/08/2023
- IS-5.A certified - 02/08/2023
- New York City Driver License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
SeniorCare EMS
08.2023 - 01.2024
Au Pair
Cultural Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Red Cross
01.2019 - 02.2020
Physiotherapy Student
OPĆA BOLNICA DR. IVO PEDIŠIĆ SISAK
01.2018 - 01.2021
EKG Technician
New York Medical Career Training Center
EMT - Basic - Emergency Medical Technican
Emergency Care Program
Highschool Diploma - Physical Therapy
Srednja Škola Topusko