HONEY POULSON
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dedicated AEMT with proven skills in patient stabilization, emergency management, and critical decision-making. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and effective communication in high-pressure situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AEMT
BEAVER AMBULANCE
Beaver, UT
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency medical responses.
- Trained new EMT personnel on protocols and procedures to enhance team readiness.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure effective patient transport and treatment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions on-site.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient care and transport records.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health education and safety awareness.
- Educated family members about pre-hospital interventions that were performed on their loved one.
- Contributed to Quality Improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing EMS operations and patient care.
- Performed cardiac monitoring using electrocardiogram machines.
- Monitored patients' progress and kept records of treatments administered during transport to hospital.
- Maintained proficiency in the use of medical equipment for emergency medical care.
- Responded to requests for assistance from police officers or fire fighters at accident scenes.
- Identified changes in a patient's condition and communicated these changes to hospital personnel upon arrival.
- Coordinated with ambulance dispatchers concerning availability of ambulances when responding to calls.
- Operated specialized vehicles designed for transporting critically ill or injured patients.
- Prepared reports documenting patient information and care provided en route to the hospital.
- Utilized airway adjuncts such as suctioning devices, oral pharyngeal airways, nasopharyngeal airways, and endotracheal tubes.
- Operated ambulances safely while adhering to all applicable traffic laws.
- Provided basic first aid treatment to injured persons at accident scenes.
- Reviewed physician orders before administering medication or performing procedures according to protocol standards.
- Attended continuing education courses in order to stay current on new developments in emergency medicine.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for patients requiring advanced medical care.
- Examined patient history prior to deciding appropriate course of action based on assessment findings.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and reassurance during crisis situations.
- Coordinated multiple tasks within assigned area, ensuring effective patient care and safety.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Immobilized patients for transport using a backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Reported infectious disease cases to appropriate medical authorities.
Education
High School Diploma -
BEAVER HIGH SCHOOL
Beaver, UT05-1997
Skills
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- IV administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Oxygen administration
- Medication administration
- CPR and first aid
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Field patient assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Patient assessment
- Patient transport
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Patient stabilization
- Trauma care
- Chest pain management
- Respiratory distress management
- Respiratory emergencies
- Seizure management
- Stroke management
- Diabetic emergencies
- Allergic reaction treatment
- Behavioral emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Emergency patient triage
- Bleeding control
- Fracture stabilization
- Spinal immobilization
- Splinting and bandaging
- Emergency response
- Pre-hospital intervention
- Crisis communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Record keeping
- Scene safety assessment
- Scene assessments
- Operational protocol compliance
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Ambulance driving
- Safe driving
- Vehicle operation
- Team collaboration
- Training new staff
- Quality improvement
- Community engagement
- Community outreach
- Dispatch coordination
- Critical decision-making skills
- Triage decision-making
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Treatment delivery
- Stress management
- Clear communication
- Personal rapport
- Supply restocking
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Trauma care
- Condition assessment
- Pre-hospital intervention
- Quality improvement
- Community outreach
- Dispatch coordination
- Personal rapport
- Training new staff
- Triage decision-making
- Behavioral emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- VOLUNTEER SEARCH AND RESUE
- CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Accomplishments
- EMT OF THE YEAR 2025
Certification
- AEMT CERTIFIED
- NREMT CERTIFIED
- CERTIFIED CPR, AED, FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
AEMT
BEAVER AMBULANCE
03.2023 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
BEAVER HIGH SCHOOL