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Gina Gandolfo

Waltham,MA

Summary

Adept at advanced life support and critical decision-making, I enhanced patient care at Action Ambulance Service Inc. by delivering timely interventions. My ability to build rapport and provide emotional support, coupled with expertise in patient management, significantly improved outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in direct patient care and documentation, contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Action Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2022 - 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.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.

Bartender

Tavern In The Square
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.

Certified Surgical Technician

Newton Wellesley Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Expedited patient recovery with accurate wound dressing and diligent post-operative care.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by providing empathetic support and assistance to patients in pre-and post-operative settings.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across various departments.
  • Boosted overall department performance through active participation in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care.
  • Supported successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and providing necessary assistance during procedures.
  • Minimized potential infections by maintaining cleanliness and sterilization of operating rooms before and after each surgery.
  • Facilitated efficient post-operative processes by promptly disassembling equipment, disposing of waste materials, and transferring patients to recovery units as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMASS Boston
Boston, MA
06.2017

Skills

  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct Patient Care
  • IV Insertion
  • Intubation
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Rapport Building
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Management

Certification

  • Paramedic

Timeline

Paramedic

Action Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Bartender

Tavern In The Square
01.2018 - 12.2022

Certified Surgical Technician

Newton Wellesley Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMASS Boston

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