Haley Summers
Staunton,VA
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
Emergency Room Technician
Augusta Health
02.2020 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with getting in and out of vehicles.
Sales Associate
Belk
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Answered phones and assisted customers with any orders, issues, or questions.
Athletic Training Assistant
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted the Athletic Trainers with their duties
- Cleaned the training room
- Prepared tools
- Stand-by on game days to assist the AT with injuries
- CPR certified
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VANo Degree - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
Fort Defiance, VA05.2018
Skills
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Patient Management
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Independent Thinking
- Responding to Emergencies
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Medical Records Management
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Work Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- MEDITECH Software
- Documentation
- Health Care System
Affiliations
Volunteer at Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Augusta Health
02.2020 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Belk
02.2019 - 04.2020
Athletic Training Assistant
Eastern Mennonite University
08.2018 - 05.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
No Degree - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Defiance High School
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