Harley Pfaff
Sparta,United States of America
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician with a proven track record of delivering efficient and accurate care in high-pressure environments. Recognized for exceptional decision-making abilities and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate support, fostering trust and comfort during critical moments. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sparta Area School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities.
- Assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Documentation of events and goals.
- Support classroom activities, and ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior to promote a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to ensure academic success.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Lead Teacher
Kids at Play Child Care Center
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Responsible for lesson planning, organizing, while implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood education in a classroom setting.
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children.
- Supervise assistant teachers and communicates regularly with parents and staff.
- Led curriculum development and implementation to enhance early childhood education programs.
- Mentored and supported teaching staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and progress.
- Managed classroom environments ensuring safety and inclusivity for all children.
EMT B
Tri State Ambulance
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for ill and injured patients.
- Work under medical direction, responsible for assessing patient conditions, providing basic life support, scene safety, safely transporting patients to appropriate medical facilities.
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and first aid, in high-pressure situations.
- Operated advanced life support equipment to stabilize patients during transport and on scene.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient handoff upon arrival at hospitals.
- Assessed patient conditions quickly to prioritize treatment based on urgency and severity.
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient assessments and interventions for accurate record-keeping and compliance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - EMT-B
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI01.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
La Crosse Central High School
La Crosse, WI01.2016
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Basic life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- CPR, first aid, and airway management
- Triaging
- Direct patient care
- Supply restocking
- Patient and vital sign assessment
Certification
- National Registered Emergency Medical Technician - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Certification Number: E3449052
Expiration Date: 2027-03-31
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sparta Area School District
08.2022 - Current
EMT B
Tri State Ambulance
10.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Teacher
Kids at Play Child Care Center
09.2016 - 08.2022
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - EMT-B
Western Technical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
La Crosse Central High School