Jessica Hensley
Parkersburg
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician with proven success at St. Joes Ambulance Authority, excelling in critical decision-making and patient assessments. Demonstrated expertise in administering life-saving treatments and improving patient outcomes through effective triage and compassionate care. Recognized for maintaining calm under pressure while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Joes Ambulance Authority
02.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Reduced on-scene time by implementing efficient triage and treatment strategies, enabling quicker transport to medical facilities.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Randolph County Emergency Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Reduced on-scene time by implementing efficient triage and treatment strategies, enabling quicker transport to medical facilities.
- Improved patient comfort and safety during transport with attentive care and communication, easing patient anxiety.
- Enhanced patient survival rates by promptly providing life-saving interventions during critical emergencies.
- Coordinated with dispatch and other emergency services to optimize response times and resource allocation.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Thorne Ambulance Service
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
- Upheld high-quality service standards by consistently meeting or exceeding performance evaluation benchmarks set forth by management.
Emergency Medical Technician
HealthNet Aeromedical
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify medical needs, ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington WvEmergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Putnam County EMS
Winfield, WV12-2022
Certificate - Medical Business Adminisrtative Assistant
Nit
Cross Lanes, WV09-2001
GED -
Nitro High School
Nitro, WV09-2000
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Pre-hospital care
- Airway management
- Bleeding control
- Emergency management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient transport
- Patient stabilization
- Supply restocking
- Ambulance driving
- Diabetic emergencies
- Behavioral emergencies
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Respiratory emergencies
- Emergency patient triage
- Spinal immobilization
- Condition assessment
- Triaging
- Fracture stabilization
- Stroke management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Medical recordkeeping
- Accident response
- Advanced life support
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medical records management
- Allergic reactions
- Poisoning response
- Obstetric emergencies
- Disease transmission prevention
- EMR / EHR
- Medical coding
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Calm under pressure
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Trauma care
- Field patient assessments
- Resuscitation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- First aid
- Basic trauma life support
- Emergency medical responder
- Oxygen equipment
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Joes Ambulance Authority
02.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Randolph County Emergency Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Thorne Ambulance Service
09.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
HealthNet Aeromedical
01.2022 - 09.2022
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Marshall University
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Putnam County EMS
Certificate - Medical Business Adminisrtative Assistant
Nit
GED -
Nitro High School
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