Glorieta Suskey
Regina,NM
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of pre hospital emergency care and transport of patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Navajo Nation EMS
12.2021 - 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued 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.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
San Juan College
Farmington, NM09.2023
No Degree - AEMT
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
No Degree - EMT Basic
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM07.2018
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Treatment Documentation
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Seizure Management
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
Timeline
Paramedic
Navajo Nation EMS
12.2021 - Current
No Degree - Paramedic
San Juan College
No Degree - AEMT
University of New Mexico
No Degree - EMT Basic
University of New Mexico
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