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Janine Gelles

Waldwick,NJ

Summary

Experienced EMT-B committed to delivering high-quality patient care and compassion through life-saving techniques and protocols in a primarily 911 hospital based system. Possessing a strong clinical skill set and a dedication to further preventative education, I am passionate about maintaining excellence in patient care and compassion. Known for diligence, dependability, and adaptability, I act as a valuable team member for patients, coworkers, and employers. With a deep interest in the medical field, I am determined in seeking further education to expand my medical proficiency and clinical scope of practice. This will enable me to make a positive impact in better serving local and global populations in need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT-B

Holy Name Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Operate as a two person team in the delivery of effective patient care services in 911 situations
  • Arrive early for designated shift and relief of previous crew for efficient shift change
  • Adhere to data collection and implementation of accurately detailed charting
  • Complete a variety of hospital transports in accordance with hospital policy and safety management
  • Understand proper radio usage in coordination with dispatch agency and appropriate town resources per call
  • Know, understand, and utilize appropriate agency designated protocols

EMT-B

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Provide proper coordination of care for patients in an emergent and non-emergent cases both individually and as a team
  • Utilize CAD system in high call volume environment
  • Safely operate the ambulance as per emergent and non-emergent situations
  • Record detailed notes of patient's chief complaint, history, and trending vitals
  • Maintain composure and professionalism in high stress environments
  • Conduct rig checks prior to shift with proper supply replacement
  • Implementing detailed and accurate charting of patient care records as per EmsCharts
  • Understanding national, state, and department standards to training, medication administration, and changing standards of care
  • Compliance with reports to Tour Chiefs on duty
  • Properly operate lifting and moving equipment
  • Appropriately request and utilize resources determined through current and future needs found prior to and at scene
  • Perform proper donning of PPE before scene arrival and decontamination

Bartender and Server

Bareburger
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Create excellent client relations through anticipation of their needs, establishing a personal connection, and catering to guest’s specific requests
  • Managed daily tasks, multitasking between quality assurance, customer care, bar maintenance, and assisting other restaurant staff

Electrophysiology Lab Research Associate

NYU
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Perform aseptic neurosurgeries under isopropyl anesthetic and meloxicam pain reliever– Headbar implantations and craniotomies
  • Creation of correct training parameters involving Virtual Reality training and recordings related to experimental research goals
  • Perform acute and chronic electrophysiology recordings to analyze action potentials of neurons and identify cells in spike sorting through Kilosort programming
  • Mouse perfusions and brain extractions and storage
  • Histology- cryostat brain slicing, high resolution image analyses, probe reconstruction
  • Handling of mice- comfortability to human touch, water supplementation, general care, weight management, post surgical attentiveness
  • Problem solving and maintenance on VR rig setups- recalibration, trial protocols, spike2 and Matlab program running, soldering
  • Maintaining lab space- ordering and stocking supplies, cleaning, material maintenance
  • Detailed logs of training, official recordings, and surgical regimens including various excel spreadsheets and graphs of progress
  • Daily and weekly lab meetings, progress updates, and research into evolving techniques and studies to apply and adapt concepts to better current projects

Teacher's Assistant- Chemistry Lab and Neuroethics

LIU Post College
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.

Barista/Cashier

Starbucks
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Maintained a fast paced service environment and acted calmly in stressful scenarios
  • Handled currency and credit transactions accurately
  • Provided friendly, courteous customer service
  • Accurately prepared foods and drink orders according to customer’s and supervisor’s instructions and standard procedures
  • Able to work in a team environment and independently with limited supervision
  • Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment

Independent Lab Research

LIU Post College
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Calculated and weighed appropriate drug dosages without saline dilution
  • Diluted pure drug dosages with micropipette measured saline solution
  • Performed i.p
  • Injections
  • Handled mice and mice markings for identification during study
  • Acclimated mice to rotarod, wooden maze, and activity box apparatuses (with and without food incentive)
  • Performed baseline and testing trials of mice
  • Accurate and detailed recordings of trials and observations
  • Prepared laboratory protocols, method, and experimental procedures
  • Maintained clean and safe laboratory environment including properly handle laboratory waste
  • Analyze and interpret results of data from testing trials-Honors Thesis

Assistant Tae Kwon Do Instructor

Sensory Tae Kwon Do
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Guided children with disabilities through obstacle courses to improve their complex motor functions, strengthen their ability to follow directions and focus, and provide motivation
  • Studied the behavior and neurological diagnoses of children with disabilities on an individual basis to apply teaching strategies that would be most effective for that student by knowing specific areas of struggle
  • Create a positive interaction with the kids and effectively communicate with the parents to update them on their child’s progress

Laboratory Assistant

LIU Post College
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Acted under the direction of principle investigator in assistance with testing procedures, results, and publication compilation.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Long Island University Post Campus
Brookville, NY
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Skills

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Ability to collaborate and operate successfully in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and thorough note taking
  • Patient care reports
  • Ability to decision make in high pressure environments
  • Patient assessment, stabilization, and taking vitals
  • Individual critical thinking and problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Basic medical terminology

Accomplishments

  • GPA: 3.8
  • Honors College graduate
  • Minor in Japanese Language
  • Psi Chi Honor Society Member
  • Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society member
  • NCAA Division 1 Rugby
  • NIRA All American Team 2018-2019
  • Founding Member Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Publications

  • [2019] Gelles, J. The Behavioral Effects of Riluzole on Memory, Coordination, and Stereotypy in CD-1 Mice; LIU Honors Thesis.
  • [2018] Rahyab, M., McCarthy, A., Visquera, V., Hindieh, J., Rossi, G., and Gelles, J. The Pharmacological Rahyabterization ofVisquerae on AHindiehand Memory; Presented at Experimental Biology Convention/ASPET (2018).

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician- B
  • NREMT (Active- since12/29/2021); updated exp:03/31/2026
  • NJ (Active- since12/29/2021); updated exp:12/31/2027
  • ICS100,200,500,700,800 certifications
  • BLS/CPR - AHA accredited; updated exp:07/2025
  • BLS Instructor- AHA accredited; updated exp:08/2025

Timeline

EMT-B

Holy Name Hospital
12.2022 - Current

EMT-B

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Bartender and Server

Bareburger
09.2021 - 05.2022

Electrophysiology Lab Research Associate

NYU
01.2020 - 07.2021

Teacher's Assistant- Chemistry Lab and Neuroethics

LIU Post College
09.2019 - 12.2019

Independent Lab Research

LIU Post College
08.2018 - 11.2019

Laboratory Assistant

LIU Post College
02.2018 - 05.2018

Barista/Cashier

Starbucks
10.2017 - 12.2019

Assistant Tae Kwon Do Instructor

Sensory Tae Kwon Do
05.2016 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Long Island University Post Campus

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Roger Williams University

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