Emily Meola
Sandusky,OH
Summary
As an EMT-B, I have approximately five years of experience working in event medicine, emergent, and non-emergent transport. I am now a paramedic, obtaining my license on November 20th. Currently I work in a level 1 pediatric trauma emergency department. I pride myself on delivering exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients. I easily adapt to changing environments and am able to tolerate exposure to elements such as odors, bodily fluids, and adverse environmental conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to Patient Care Nurse Assistant responsibilities.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients of various ages and medical conditions.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly changing situations, responding promptly to unforeseen patient needs or requests from the nursing staff.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Increased efficiency in patient care with proficient use of electronic health record systems for documentation and information retrieval.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing anxiety or stress related to their medical conditions or hospitalization.
- Performed EKGs on patients as ordered by physicians
EMT-B
Physician's Ambulance
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Interfacility transport team
- Direct patient care
- Charting
- Monitoring vitals
- Moving and lifting patients
- Ability to adapt to changing environments
EMT-B
North Central EMS
09.2019 - 10.2020
- 911, emergent, and non-emergent transport
- Direct patient care
- Operating ambulance
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency care protocols and procedures.
EMT-B
Cedar Point Amusement Park
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- 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.
- Increased efficiency in emergency scenes by proficiently using essential equipment such as stretchers, backboards, oxygen delivery systems, and suction devices.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls within the park for medical emergencies, and contacted Sandusky Fire Department when necessary for transport to local hospital
Education
Certification - Paramedicine
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH11-2024
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
Sandusky, OH05.2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient observation
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient transportation
- Advanced life support
- Willingness to learn
- Critical decision-making skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - Ohio
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic
Timeline
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
03.2022 - Current
EMT-B
Physician's Ambulance
01.2021 - 03.2022
EMT-B
North Central EMS
09.2019 - 10.2020
EMT-B
Cedar Point Amusement Park
02.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Perkins High School
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - Ohio
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Paramedic
Certification - Paramedicine
Lorain County Community College
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