Jenny Paris
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Patient Care Technician with 7+ years of healthcare and emergency medical experience. Skilled in direct patient care, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, patient transportation, and behavioral observation. Currently pursuing a degree with a long-term goal of advancing in nursing and specializing in psychiatric and behavioral health care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
NYU Langone
Mineola , New York
11.2019 - Current
- Performed EKGs, vital signs, collecting specimens, running labs, and sanitizing medical equipment and surfaces to support patient care.
- Assists patient, family, visitors and health care team members by answering questions and delivering messages within scope of practice
- Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner while assisting patients with their daily living activities in accordance with their plan of care
- Monitors patients’ interactions and behavioral change on units with special observations (elopement, suicidal and homicidal)
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
Recreation Assistant
Glen Gariff
Glen Cove, New York
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted therapeutic activities on and off the unit to promote an active environment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program offerings and participant experiences.
- Developed engaging content for community outreach and promotional materials.
- Managed daily schedules and logistics for events and programs.
Emergency Medical Technician
InstaCare EMS
Brooklyn , NY
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Responded promptly to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, providing pre-hospital patient care
- Assessed patients' conditions, obtained vital signs, and performed initial medical evaluations to determine appropriate treatment and transport needs.
- Administered Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, oxygen therapy, and other emergency interventions, ensuring effective treatment within scope of practice.
- Transported patients to hospitals while continuously monitoring patient status and communicating changes to receiving medical staff.
Call Taker/Dispatcher
InstaCare EMS
Brooklyn, NY
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Prioritized and processed emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring accurate information collection from callers to facilitate effective response.
- Dispatched emergency medical personnel to incidents using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems
- Coordinated updates and response plans with field crews, enhancing real-time communication and operational effectiveness.
- Monitored unit status and assigned calls to ensure timely and efficient emergency response.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheepshead Bay High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY08-2026
EMS - Emergency Medical Technician
New York Center Allied Health Education
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- EKG / Phlebotomy
- Patient Transportation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Behavioral Health Observation
- Emergency Medical Response
- BLS / CPR / AED
Certification
- Patient Care Technician, NHA
- BLS / AED / CPR
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Telemetry
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
Glen Gariff
11.2024 - 07.2025
Patient Care Technician
NYU Langone
11.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
InstaCare EMS
07.2016 - 09.2020
Call Taker/Dispatcher
InstaCare EMS
07.2016 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Sheepshead Bay High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Staten Island
EMS - Emergency Medical Technician
New York Center Allied Health Education