Jasper Dirks
McVeytown,PA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
McVeytown Ambulance Inc.
McVeytown, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Retirement Community
Belleville, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Emergency Training Academy
Thorndale, PA07-2024
CNA Certification -
Lewistown Academy of Science And Technology
Lewistown, PA11-2023
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Patient documentation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Vital sign recording
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- End-of-life care
- Patient relationship building
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
McVeytown Ambulance Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Retirement Community
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Emergency Training Academy
CNA Certification -
Lewistown Academy of Science And Technology