Ellen Russell
Taylorsville,NC
Summary
Qualified paramedic brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Iredell County EMS
12.2021 - Current
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Paramedic
Burke County EMS
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Paramedic
Caldwell County EMS
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Education
No Degree - PediTrio (PALS/PEPP/Pedi-ITLS)
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Flight Paramedic
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Critical Care
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - National Registry Prep
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC12.2013
No Degree - Instructor Prep Class
PreMed Training Group
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Patient Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Ambulance Transport
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Documentation
- Pre-Hospital Care
Timeline
Paramedic
Iredell County EMS
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
06.2021 - 01.2022
Paramedic
Burke County EMS
12.2019 - 06.2021
Paramedic
Caldwell County EMS
01.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - PediTrio (PALS/PEPP/Pedi-ITLS)
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Flight Paramedic
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Critical Care
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - National Registry Prep
PreMed Training Group
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
No Degree - Instructor Prep Class
PreMed Training Group
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