Holly Alexander
Galveston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic bringing 25 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Schlitterbahn First Aid Supervisor
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Documentation QA, Training, Protocol, Safety, Patient care, Staffing, Inventory
UTMB Emergency department
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Triage incoming patients, Vital signs, Documentation, Establish IV access, Blood specimen collection, POC testing, 12 lead ECG and monitoring, Supplies and restocking
Elite Care Emergency Room
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Triage incoming patients, Vital Signs, Documentation, IV access and Lab Draws, POC Testing, Lab Testing, 12 lead ECG, Assist MD in procedures, Supplies and restocking
Allegiance Ambulance
06.2012 - 03.2014
- 911 Emergency response and transports, 12 & 15 lead ECG monitoring and interpretation (ACLS), Airway management and monitoring (Ventilators), Vital signs monitoring, Intravenous treatment and monitoring, Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO ,SL, etc), Daily inventory and truck preparation, Communication and reporting verbal and written, Advanced and Basic patient care required by protocol
Lone Star EMS
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Emergency and Non emergency facility to facility transports, 911 Back up and response for Polk County, 12 & 15 lead ECG monitoring and interpretation (ACLS), Airway management and monitoring (Ventilators), Vital signs monitoring, Intravenous treatment and monitoring, Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO ,SL, etc), Daily inventory and truck preparation, Communication and reporting verbal and written, Advanced and Basic patient care required by protocol
Carefirst EMS
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Emergency and Non emergency facility to facility transports, 911 Back up and response for Polk County, 12 & 15 lead ECG monitoring and interpretation (ACLS), Airway management and monitoring (Ventilators), Vital signs monitoring, Intravenous treatment and monitoring, Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO ,SL, etc), Daily inventory and truck preparation, Communication and reporting verbal and written, Advanced and Basic patient care required by protocol
Dallas Children’s Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Assist Physicians and Nursing staff with advanced patient care in ICU, Vital signs monitoring, Room Set up, restocking and inventory, IV therapy and blood collection, Suctioning and airway monitoring, NG, ND, NJ placement, Procedure set up (chest tube, central line, Lumbar puncture, etc), Quick Cath and Foley Cath placement
Crozby-Germany Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Perform blood collection, Performed blood and urine testing (Chemistries, Hematology, Coagulation, etc), Equipment Quality Control, Blood product handling and procedures, Documenting and reporting all test results
Pediatric ER Technician
UTMB Galveston
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Paramedic Team Captain
Galveston County Health District
01.2002 - 01.2007
- 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.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
EMS Instructor
College of the Mainland
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Instructor
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX07.2024
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Technology
College of The Mainland
Texas City Texas01.1994
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic Medical Records
- Emergency Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Emergency Response
- Healthcare regulations
- Oxygen Administration
- Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Healthcare provider BLS
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician ASPT
Timeline
Schlitterbahn First Aid Supervisor
05.2016 - 11.2016
UTMB Emergency department
05.2015 - 06.2016
Elite Care Emergency Room
12.2014 - 05.2015
Allegiance Ambulance
06.2012 - 03.2014
Lone Star EMS
06.2011 - 01.2012
Dallas Children’s Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2011
Crozby-Germany Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011
Carefirst EMS
05.2010 - 06.2011
Pediatric ER Technician
UTMB Galveston
10.2008 - 01.2010
Paramedic Team Captain
Galveston County Health District
01.2002 - 01.2007
EMS Instructor
College of the Mainland
01.2000 - 01.2003
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Angelina College
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medical Technology
College of The Mainland
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