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HELEN CLAIRE JOHNSTON

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Patient-focused EMT with three years of experience. Expert in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. I am looking to obtain a part-time position while working toward my goal of entering a Physician Assistant program.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ER Technician

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE INLAND VALLEY HOSPITAL
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.

Medical Assistant

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS URGENT CARE
08.2021 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

EMT

Premier Ambulance
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
09.2022

Skills

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Emergency Response
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Orthopedic Splinting
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
  • Basic Life Support - AHA Certified

Timeline

ER Technician

SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE INLAND VALLEY HOSPITAL
12.2021 - Current

Medical Assistant

UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS URGENT CARE
08.2021 - Current

EMT

Premier Ambulance
12.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California - San Diego

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