Jennifer O'Grady
Loveland,CO
Summary
I am a committed EMT offering strong judgment in stressful situations. I am Enthusiastic and ambitious to contribute to my team's success. I thrive in leadership roles when presented, I offer equality, compassion, patients, and a rational demeanor, and am accomplished in resolving problems and maintaining quality patient care and a positive work environment. Staying proactive in my day-to-day duties as an EMT.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Greeley, CO
06.2019 - Current
- Triage
- IVs
- Precept new hire employees
- Assist nurses and doctors with procedures
- ED Secretary ( receive incoming calls, EMS reports, consult with the par, provide consults for doctors, arrange transport, and assist the charge nurse)
- Direct patient contact
- Vitals
- Splinting
- On the board of Emergency Department Unit Based Council
- Member of carts team which strives to improve relationships with EMS and Fire
- Liaison with the lab for protocols of labs in the Emergency room
- On the preceptor council for Northern colorado Uchealth preceptors
- Partnering with a nurse on her UXCEL ( Clinical Ladder) project for precepting in the Emergency Department
EMT-B
AMR
Arvada, CO
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
Cosmetologist/Nail Technician/Manager
The Finishing Touch Spa and Salon
Boulder, CO
01.2001 - 06.2019
- Met with new clients and provided successful hair consultations Double-checked inventories and staff stocking of treatment and sale areas.
- Collaborated with Owner and other managers and developed an Apprentice program
- Trained and had Apprentice for 3 years
- Trained all new hires and Nail Technicians
- Conducted Nail Technician working interviews
- Managed Nail portion of the Salon and Spa for 3 years 20+employees
Cosmotologist/Salon Owner/Operator
Self
Boulder, CO
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Maintained Clientele, provided Hair and nail services
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Requisites For Nursing Program
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO05.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Aide
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO07.2019
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B
Thompson Valley EMS
Loveland12.2017
Skills
- Triage
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Procedures with nurses and the doctors
- Performs well in stressful situations
- IVs
- Drawing and sending labs
- Direct patient care
- Empathy and compassion
- BLS
- Make sure the department is stocked with essential items
- ED Secretary
Certification
- State EMT EXP 3/2025
- Certified Nurse Assistant CNA EXP 1/1/2025
- BLS EXP 2/28/2025
- Licensed NREMT - EXP 3/31/2024
- EMT IV Cert Denver Health 2018
References
Reference #1
Hannah Pfeiffer
Registered Nurse,MBA,BSN,CEN, Charge Nurse Uchealth Greeley Emergency Department
Hannah.Pfeifer@uchealth.org
(719) 232-3111
Reference #2
Shari Gallegos
Registered RN,BSN, CEN and Charge Nurse @ Uchealth Greeley Emergency Department
Shari.Gallegos@uchealth.org
(970) 800-1874
Reference #3
Reba Kindle
Associate Nurse Manager Greeley Emergency Department
Reba.Kindle@uchealth.org
(847) 338-6299
Timeline
EMT-Basic
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2019 - Current
EMT-B
AMR
02.2018 - 06.2019
Cosmotologist/Salon Owner/Operator
Self
06.2015 - 02.2018
Cosmetologist/Nail Technician/Manager
The Finishing Touch Spa and Salon
01.2001 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Requisites For Nursing Program
Aims Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nurse Aide
Aims Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B
Thompson Valley EMS