Joylynn Hagen

Critical Care Transport to and from various hospitals in and around the area. Scene calls in the area. Helping with critical patients in the Emergency Room. Keeping the helicopter clean and stocked.

• Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
• Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
• Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
• Completed continuing education courses each to maintain relevant knowledge.
• Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
• Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
• Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
• Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
• Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
• Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
• Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
• Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
• Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
• Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
• Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
• Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.

• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Assisted medical personnel upon delivering patients.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
• Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
• Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
• Worked with other EMTs and paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Provided pre-hospital trauma life support to keep patients alive and stabilized for hospital care.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
• Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
• Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
• Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
• Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.