Garrett Heard
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Attentive and focused nursing student offering 2 years of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with co-workers, patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, and health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Work closely with nurses and doctors to provide excellent care to patients
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Firefighter/Medic
Newport News Fire Department
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Processor
Belk
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Unloading supply truck
- Processing all products
- Handling heavy equipment
- Occasionally helping customers
- Student run credit union team leader
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
Team Member
BayPort Credit Union
10.2017 - 05.2018
- This was a student run credit union in KFHS
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- In charge of handling money
- Helping customers with all their needs and questions
- Inbound
TIDEWATER STAFFING
07.2017 - 09.2017
- In charge of unloading all boxes from delivery trucks , checking boxes for damage, moving equipment
Team Member
Sals Pizza
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Cutting foods and prepping food
- Helping and serving customers
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA11.2024
High School Diploma -
Kings Fork High School
Suffolk, VA06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Resolution
- Team Building
- Adaptability Skills
- EMT Experience
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Critical care experience (2 years)
- Triage
- Medical Terminology
- CPR
- Heavy lifting
- Patient care
- Health Screening
- Safety Understanding
- Clear Communication
- Willingness to Learn
Certification
EMT Certification
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
EMT-B
EMT-A
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Firefighter/Medic
Newport News Fire Department
02.2021 - 08.2021
Processor
Belk
06.2018 - 01.2019
Team Member
BayPort Credit Union
10.2017 - 05.2018
TIDEWATER STAFFING
07.2017 - 09.2017
Team Member
Sals Pizza
05.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Kings Fork High School
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