Jadessa Atkinson
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with an educational background associated with assessing emergencies and delivering life-saving pre-hospital care. Well organized, self motivated, and knowledgeable about strategies for managing stressful and fast-paced work. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and medical staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Stoughton Area EMS
02.2023 - Current
- Provided life-saving medical care while maintaining levelheadedness in high-pressure situations.
- Performed equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain level, comfort, and other needs while in transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and symptoms to determine what care I could provide within my scope of practice.
- Openly communicated with my coworkers about what treatment would be most appropriate in different situations.
- Accurately documented all patient records and treatments provided by EMS.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Maintained my BLS and CPR certification at all times.
Nursing Assistant
UW Health University Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Acquired vital signs such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and blood glucose.
- Responded to call lights promptly and safely assisted patients with repositioning or using the bathroom.
- Cleaned reusable equipment after each patient use to decrease the spread of bacteria.
- Transported patients from the PACU to their hospital room.
- Assisted licensed nurses with any needed tasks while they provided 1:1 care during the recovery period.
- Restocked and ordered any necessary equipment at the end of each shift.
Nursing Assistant
Pine Valley Community Village
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Responded to call lights promptly and safely assisted residents with any needed tasks.
- Assisted residents with feeding and monitored fluid intake.
- Performed total cares on residents who were unable to do so. Including bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs.
- Accurately recorded all care provided to residents during my shift.
- Reported any unusual or urgent changes in a patients behavior to the supervising nurse.
- Assisted residents with daily activities such as ambulation, range of motion exercises, and other needed tasks for rehabilitation.
- Supported the needs of 8+ residents under long term care at once.
Education
EMT License - Emergency Medical Services
Southwest Technical College
Fennimore, WI08.2022
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
Spring Green, WI05.2022
Skills
- Patient Triage and Stabilization
- Emergency Management
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
EMT
Stoughton Area EMS
02.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
UW Health University Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Pine Valley Community Village
02.2021 - 10.2022
EMT License - Emergency Medical Services
Southwest Technical College
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
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