Grace Restivo
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 3 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Developed critical decision-making and patient care skills in high-pressure emergency environments, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork abilities, with focus on delivering high-quality care and support. Prepared to leverage these transferable skills to excel in different professional domain.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) to patients in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
Paramedic
Donald Martens & Sons Ambulance Service
07.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, OH06-2022
No Degree - EMT-B
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, OH06-2021
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
Copley, OH05-2017
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Patient assessments
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Intubation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Paramedic
Summa Health System - Akron Campus
08.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Donald Martens & Sons Ambulance Service
07.2021 - 07.2022
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
09.2017 - 10.2019
No Degree - Paramedic
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
No Degree - EMT-B
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
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