Jacinta Jacks
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Adept at vital signs monitoring and renowned for exceptional interpersonal skills, I significantly enhanced patient care and emergency response efficiency during my tenure at Grady EMS. My expertise in airway management and ability to foster teamwork under pressure led to a notable improvement in patient outcomes and operational coordination.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response, AMR
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and efficient emergency medical assistance in various situations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families during difficult moments, offering emotional support when needed.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient care records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies onboard ambulance units, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic laws while prioritizing rapid response times.
- Administered appropriate medications following established protocols, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring understanding of treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication among team members during high-stress situations by utilizing clear and concise language to relay vital information quickly.
- Assisted in the training of new EMT personnel, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate their growth as professionals.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate citizens on basic first aid measures and CPR techniques, promoting public health awareness.
- Maintained professionalism under pressure, providing calm guidance and direction to patients in need of immediate medical assistance.
- Acted as a liaison between EMS personnel and emergency department staff, improving overall patient care coordination efforts.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding continuing education requirements for EMT licensure renewal purposes.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the EMS field.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and prioritizing treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members at receiving facilities to provide a smooth handoff of patient care responsibilities.
- Performed advanced airway management techniques, securing patients'' airways and maintaining proper ventilation during transport.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among peers and maintaining open lines of communication across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with fellow EMTs to ensure seamless communication and coordination during high-pressure emergencies.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- 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.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- 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 histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- 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.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Anesthesia Technician
Ent Associates
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting issues with anesthesia machines and devices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing ongoing support to anesthesia providers throughout each procedure.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
- Streamlined workflow for smoother procedures by maintaining anesthesia equipment, supplies, and documentation.
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by promptly preparing and customizing anesthesia delivery systems as required.
EMT-Intermediate
Grady EMS
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and efficient emergency medical assistance in various situations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families during difficult moments, offering emotional support when needed.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient care records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies onboard ambulance units, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic laws while prioritizing rapid response times.
- Administered appropriate medications following established protocols, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring understanding of treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication among team members during high-stress situations by utilizing clear and concise language to relay vital information quickly.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate citizens on basic first aid measures and CPR techniques, promoting public health awareness.
- Assisted in the training of new EMT personnel, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate their growth as professionals.
- Maintained professionalism under pressure, providing calm guidance and direction to patients in need of immediate medical assistance.
- Acted as a liaison between EMS personnel and emergency department staff, improving overall patient care coordination efforts.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding continuing education requirements for EMT licensure renewal purposes.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the EMS field.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and prioritizing treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members at receiving facilities to provide a smooth handoff of patient care responsibilities.
- Performed advanced airway management techniques, securing patients'' airways and maintaining proper ventilation during transport.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among peers and maintaining open lines of communication across all levels of the organization.
- Collaborated with fellow EMTs to ensure seamless communication and coordination during high-pressure emergencies.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- 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.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- 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 histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- 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.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GAParamedicine -
Faithful Guardian Institute
McDonough, GA07.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bleeding control
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Scene safety assessment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Diabetic emergencies
- Allergic reaction management
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Stroke recognition
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Seizure management
- Emergency medical dispatch
- Burn treatment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Automated external defibrillator
- Pediatric patient care
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- Has successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
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Timeline
EMT-Intermediate
American Medical Response, AMR
Anesthesia Technician
Ent Associates
EMT-Intermediate
Grady EMS
Emergency Medical Technician -
Atlanta Technical College
Paramedicine -
Faithful Guardian Institute