Elijiah Jenkins
EMT
Long Branch,NJ
Summary
Energetic Emergency Medical Technician. I respond to dispatch instruction and drive emergency vehicles to specific locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. I assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn, improve and succeed. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Long Branch First Aid Squad
05.2022 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
EMT-Basic
Elberon Engine
08.2020 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Responded to over 3 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Stabilization Procedures
- Patient Stabilization
- Ambulance Operations
- Scene Prioritization
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Safety
- Cardiac Arrest
- Arrest Procedures
- NARCAN Protocol
Accomplishments
Successfully completed EMT-B school
Completed high school and some college credits.
Completed SLEO 1 academy for Long Branch.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Long Branch First Aid Squad
05.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Elberon Engine
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School
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