Erin Zehm
Summary
Emergency medical professional with strong foundation in direct emergency patient care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
MedFleet Ambulance
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedFleet Ambulance
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- 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.
EMT Instructor and Program Coordinator
Ultimate Medical Academy
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Introduced scenario-based learning activities that increased student confidence in handling real-world emergencies effectively.
- Conducted regular skills testing for students, providing constructive feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow EMS instructors to share best practices and develop innovative teaching methods.
- Adapted the curriculum to address emerging trends in emergency medicine, ensuring that students remained current with industry standards.
Emergency Room Technician
AdventHealth
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Emergency Medical Technician
Citrus County Fire Rescue
10.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Emergency Medical Technician
Nature Coast EMS
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
- 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.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedFleet Ambulance
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify medical needs, ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Keiser University
Tampa, FL04-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL08-2020
Completion Certificate - Paramedicine
School of EMS
Tyler, TX01-2025
High School Diploma -
James W Mitchell High School
Trinity, FL06-2019
Skills
- Emergency medical care
- Basic life support
- Advanced life support
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Critical decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Curriculum development
Certification
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- State Paramedic License - Florida Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) - NAEMT Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO or EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
Timeline
Paramedic
MedFleet Ambulance
02.2025 - Current
EMT Instructor and Program Coordinator
Ultimate Medical Academy
03.2024 - 10.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
MedFleet Ambulance
03.2023 - 02.2025
Emergency Room Technician
AdventHealth
04.2022 - 08.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Citrus County Fire Rescue
10.2021 - 08.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Nature Coast EMS
03.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
MedFleet Ambulance
07.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pasco-Hernando State College
Completion Certificate - Paramedicine
School of EMS
High School Diploma -
James W Mitchell High School
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