Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certification

Jennifer Hargrave

Paramedic
Lowgap,NC
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

Summary

Seasoned ED Technician and Paramedic, adept in advanced life support and critical decision-making, significantly enhanced patient care at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. Skilled in airway management and patient assessments, consistently updated emergency medicine practices, and excelled in high-stakes environments. Demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt treatments and coordinate with emergency services, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

ED Technician

Alleghany Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Promptly responded to critical situations, assisting in life-saving interventions like CPR administration and defibrillation techniques.
  • Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate documentation of vital signs, assessments, and interventions.
  • Advanced overall quality improvement initiatives by participating in ongoing training sessions and staying updated on best practices in emergency medicine.

Paramedic

Stokes County EMS
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
05-2024
  • magna cum laude graduate
  • 3.8 GPA

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Patient assessments
  • Airway management
  • EKG interpretation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Venipuncture
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Stroke management
  • Medication administration
  • Triaging

Timeline

ED Technician - Alleghany Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Paramedic - Stokes County EMS
06.2023 - 10.2024
Western Carolina University - Bachelor of Science, Emergency Medical Care

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Paramedic

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