Elena LaFleur
O'Fallon,IL
Summary
Certified EMT-B with strong background in emergency services. Skilled at assessing, monitoring, and treating patients in high-stress situations while maintaining calm demeanor. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and communicate with other healthcare professionals. While working in an "inner-city" environment, I have been able to learn how to make quick decisions for the benefit of the patient. I am also dedicated to learning more in the pre-hospital field by pursuing paramedic school to be a better, well-rounded provider.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT II
Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
O'Fallon, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted with special procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheter insertions and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Maintained accurate records of all tests conducted on patients including report filing.
- Performed daily duties such as restocking of supplies and equipment, cleaning, and patient flow activities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using proper techniques for resuscitation.
EMT-B
Pennsauken Fire Department
Pennsauken, NJ
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Responded to emergency calls from dispatch with rapid response times.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Provided basic life support such as CPR, wound dressing, splinting, and back boarding.
- Maintained current knowledge of state EMS regulations and protocols.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections prior to shift start to ensure operational readiness.
- Attended regular staff meetings for updates on new treatments or procedures.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
EMT-B
Bellmawr Fire Department
Bellmawr, New Jersey
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Provided basic life support such as CPR, wound dressing, splinting, and back boarding.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in providing quality patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information according to HIPAA requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge of state EMS regulations and protocols.
EMT-B
Virtua Health System
Gloucester City, New Jersey
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed trauma scenes for potential hazards prior to entering them.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Medford, NJ06-2018
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Trauma scene assessment
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Patient assessment techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient triage
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- NREMT
- IL state EMT
- MO state EMT
- TECC
- PHTLS
- ICS100,200,700,800, and intro to Hazmat.
- trained CEVO and EVOC
Accomplishments
- Received Top Talent award from Virtua.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EMT II
Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
EMT-B
Pennsauken Fire Department
12.2024 - 03.2025
EMT-B
Virtua Health System
09.2023 - 03.2024
EMT-B
Bellmawr Fire Department
08.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
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