Jessica Barker
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Self-motivated AEMT with almost 7 years of experience at Danville Life Saving Crew, skilled in BLS/ALS patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to stabilize patients and communicate effectively under pressure, ensuring optimal care during emergencies. Recognized for compassionate support and efficient patient care, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Life Saving Crew
07.2021 - Current
- Trains EMTs/AEMTs in basic and advanced life support skills, oxygen therapy, wound care, etc.
- Communicates with patients about pain/illnesses, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Handles patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Immobilizes patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Delivers emotional support to patients and families.
- Assesses medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assists with lifting and moving patients.
- Administers emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Conducts equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborates with medical control to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed to ensure adequate care.
- Develops and maintains rapport with coworkers and local hospital/care facility staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluates patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign equipment.
- Maintains levelheadedness and efficiency in high-stress situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
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Transportation Dispatcher
Danville Life Saving Crew
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in conversations while managing check-in process.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed convalescent hospital discharges and pre-scheduled appointments.
- Assigned units convalescent trips via CAD system.
- Used computer skills/knowledge to input trip data including patient information, pick-up/drop-off addresses, insurance information, etc.
- Handled and reviewed documentation pertaining to medical transports including patient information, Physician Certification Statement forms, and Transportation Log Sheets.
- Billed medical insurances for medical transports.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct calls.
Transportation Coordinator
LifeCare
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Contracted worker in a hospital setting.
- Liaison between EMS Agency and Hospital.
- Coordinated transportation for all patients being discharged or transferred from Sovah-Danville.
- Communicated with nurses and case management to determine best mode of transportation for patients. i.e. ambulatory van, wheelchair, stretcher.
- Called a variety of Medicaid brokers to obtain authorization for transport.
- Collected payment from patients or family members for private pay transportation.
- Established good rapport with all hospital staff including Case Management, Medical Floor Staff, and Emergency Room Staff.
Transportation Coordinator
Regional One EMS
07.2011 - 05.2018
- Contracted worker in a hospital setting.
- Liaison between EMS Agency and Hospital.
- Coordinated transportation for all patients being discharged or transferred from Sovah-Danville.
- Communicated with nurses and case managemdetermine the bestent to mode of transportation for patients. i.e. Ambulatory van, wheelchair, stretcher.
- Called a variety of Medicaid brokers to obtain authorization for transport.
- Collected payment from patients or family members for private pay transportation.
- Established good rapport with all hospital staff including Case Management, Medical Floor Staff, and Emergency Room Staff.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Regional One EMS
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Routed emergent and non-emergent calls to ambulance units.
- Developed communications skills via radio.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and directed them to appropriate department.
- Received direct 911 calls, input information into CAD, and assigned appropriate unit based on level of call.
- Input hospital discharge information such as patient information, level of service, pick up and drop off locations, etc.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed multitasking skills.
Education
No Degree - Prerequisites For Applied Sciences
Danville Community College
DanvilleAEMT Certification - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Area Training Center
Danville07-2022
NREMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Area Training Center
Danville05-2021
High School Diploma -
Dan River High School
RINGGOLD, VA06-2005
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pittsylvania County Career And Technical Center
Chatham02-2005
Skills
- BLS/ALS patient care
- Medication Administration
- Multi-tasking/Organization/Time Management
- Ambulance operations
- Radio communication
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Medical equipment operation
- Critical thinking
- Trauma care and management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical terminology
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessment
- Medical documentation
Certification
- AHA CPR
- NREMT/AEMT
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
- MCIM 1 & 2.
- Vehicle Rescue Awareness
- Vehicle Extrication
- TIMS
Timeline
EMT/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Life Saving Crew
07.2021 - Current
Transportation Dispatcher
Danville Life Saving Crew
11.2018 - 06.2021
Transportation Coordinator
LifeCare
05.2018 - 10.2018
Transportation Coordinator
Regional One EMS
07.2011 - 05.2018
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Regional One EMS
05.2008 - 07.2011
No Degree - Prerequisites For Applied Sciences
Danville Community College
AEMT Certification - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Area Training Center
NREMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Danville Area Training Center
High School Diploma -
Dan River High School
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pittsylvania County Career And Technical Center
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