Jessica Gaffney
Scotia
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Paramedic with 7 years of Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience, offering a proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Highly skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Known for being detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to providing the highest standard of care. Passionate about mentoring and educating aspiring EMTs and Paramedics. Continuously seeking opportunities to further enhance my medical knowledge and skills to better serve my patients and team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Registrar
Albany Medical Center Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Served as a reliable resource on national and state trauma registry requirements, keeping team members informed about changes in regulations or reporting guidelines.
- Helped to develop the 2024 New York State Trauma Data dictionary.
- Coded and abstracted medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
Paramedic
West Glens Falls Emergency Medical Services
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
Education
Paramedic
University of Vermont Paramedic Program
Queensbury, NY06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2016
Skills
- Initiative in Skill Enhancement
- Proficient in Task Management
- Proficient in Advanced Life Support
- Documentation and reporting
- Proactive Problem-Solving
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- National Registered Paramedic
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Trauma Registrar
Albany Medical Center Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Paramedic
West Glens Falls Emergency Medical Services
09.2018 - Current
Paramedic
University of Vermont Paramedic Program
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University At Albany
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