Emory McKenney-Zacarias
Annandale
Summary
Accomplished EMT, PCA, and nursing student, enhancing patient care through critical decision-making and efficient emergency management. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy, I excel in high-pressure environments, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership as EMS Captain, fostering teamwork and advancing provider knowledge through evidence-based training.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Phillipsburg Emergency Squad
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's University Hospital - Anderson Campus
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
EMS Captain
South Branch Emergency Services
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted training exercises aimed to develop providers and promote knowledge that is reflective of current industry standards and evidence based research.
Department Manager
McDonald's
06.2016 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg Township, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency patient management
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection - phlebotomy
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Phillipsburg Emergency Squad
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's University Hospital - Anderson Campus
07.2024 - Current
EMS Captain
South Branch Emergency Services
08.2020 - Current
Department Manager
McDonald's
06.2016 - 09.2024
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
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