Joshaun Blackmon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 5 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Dependable EMT was effective in managing operations and making sound decisions at a moment's notice. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated, and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Focused professional skilled in stabilizing and assessing patients in emergency situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel, and medical staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
First Rescue Ambulance
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Professional Ambulance
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Charles R Drew University of Science And Medicine
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Master of Science - Emphasis in Urban Health Disparities
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Logical Reasoning
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Organizational Improvements
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Work Coordination
- Medical Volunteer
- Ambulance Transport
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Patient Immobilization
- Clean and Sanitize Equipment
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- First Aid
- NARCAN Protocol
- Emergency Medical Care
- Stabilize Conditions
- Artificial Respiration
- Oxygen Equipment
- Field Patient Assessments
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Emotional Support
- Responding to Emergencies
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Observation
- Equipment Care
- Vital Sign Assessment
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
First Rescue Ambulance
09.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Professional Ambulance
04.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Charles R Drew University of Science And Medicine
Master of Science - Emphasis in Urban Health Disparities
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine And Science
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