Erika Mejia
Bristol,PA
Summary
Nursing student and certified EMT with current 911 emergency medical experience. Experienced in assessing and caring for patients in high-acuity and time-sensitive situations, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, behavioral, and other medical emergencies. Skilled in obtaining vital signs and blood glucose, splinting, assisting with airway management, CPR/AED, patient transport, and emergency interventions within EMT scope of practice. Seeking an Emergency Room Technician position to apply my EMS experience while continuing to develop my clinical skills as a nursing student.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Capital Health
Trenton, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Respond to 911 emergency calls and provide emergency medical care to patients experiencing a variety of medical and traumatic emergencies.
- Provide care to patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, neurological, traumatic, behavioral, and other medical emergencies.
- Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs and blood glucose measurements, and monitor patients for changes in condition.
- Assist with airway management and prepare equipment for appropriate airway interventions.
- Perform splinting and other emergency treatments within EMT scope of practice.
- Provide CPR and AED interventions and assist with resuscitation efforts when indicated.
- Safely lift, move, transfer, and transport patients while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Communicate patient assessments, vital signs, treatments, and changes in condition to receiving healthcare providers.
- Collaborate with EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals during patient care and transfer of care.
- Maintained ambulances and medical equipment, ensuring operational readiness for rapid emergency response.
- Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation.
- Remain calm, professional, and focused while providing care in high-stress and rapidly changing situations.
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad
Fairless Hills, PA
11.2024 - 2026
- Assisted in patient assessment and care during medical emergencies.
- Administered basic life support techniques to stabilize patients before transport.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient emergency response operations.
- Maintained equipment readiness and cleanliness for optimal performance during calls.
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Bristol Rescue Squad
Bristol, PA
09.2024 - 2024
- Documented patient information and treatment provided for accurate reporting.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in emergency medical procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide reassurance during crises.
Lifeguard
Sesame Place
Fairless Hills, PA
05.2023 - 2024
- Monitored pool activities to ensure guest safety and compliance with regulations.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, performing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of pool areas, ensuring a safe environment for guests.
- Educated visitors on water safety and park rules to enhance guest experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bucks County Technical High School
Fairless Hills, PAHigh School Diploma - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA06.2029
Skills
- 911 Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Airway Management Assistance
- Splinting
- CPR / AED
- Emergency Medical Care
- Trauma Care
- Cardiac Emergency Response
- Respiratory Emergency Care
- Patient Transport & Transfers
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Documentation
- Healthcare Team Communication
- Medical Equipment Preparation
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Nationally, PA, and NJ EMT Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR / AED
- First Aid
- TECC Certification
- OSHA-10 General Industry Safety and Health
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA IS-700
- FEMA IS-800
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Capital Health
11.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad
11.2024 - 2026
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Bristol Rescue Squad
09.2024 - 2024
Lifeguard
Sesame Place
05.2023 - 2024
High School Diploma -
Bucks County Technical High School
High School Diploma - Nursing
Holy Family University