- Mother of 3 children, ages 9-13
- Running - ran seven half marathons
- Gym Workouts
- Cooking / Baking / Gardening
- Avid Reader
Gina Zimmerman
Torrington,CT
Summary
New graduate Registered Nurse with 19 years of EMS experience seeking an Emergency Department position to build advanced emergency nursing skills, progress toward Level I trauma care, and continue professional growth through pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Waterbury Hospital Health Center
Waterbury, CT
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and clinical observations to support care plans.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Waterbury, CT
12.2008 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure environments.
- Field Training Officer, trained new EMTs on protocols and procedures
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient transport and treatment.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support equipment during emergency responses.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized interventions based on medical protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient handoffs and continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment and transport plans.
Student Nurse
Charlotte Hunger Hospital
Torrington, CT
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health status accurately.
- Shadowed nurses in the OR and ED
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern CT State
Winsted, CT05-2026
Skills
- Personal growth - emotional resilience, adaptability, accountability, leadership
- Physical and practical skills - working long, irregular hours including overnights; scene safety awareness; lifting and moving patients
- Documentation and organization
Interests
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR Certified
- Fire 1 Certified / Q endorsement
- Registered Nurse (pending, May 2026)
Good Safety Champion Award from Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
During my clinical time as a student nurse, I caught a medication error in Epic
Timeline
Student Nurse
Waterbury Hospital Health Center
02.2026 - Current
Student Nurse
Charlotte Hunger Hospital
06.2025 - 11.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern CT State