Advanced Paramedic
Julia Livingston
GRAND PRAIRIE,Texas
Summary
Qualified Advanced Paramedic brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, advances life care interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care.
Overview
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
- Processed prescription medications accurately and efficiently for diverse patient needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking shelves and managing expiration dates of pharmaceuticals.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Advanced Paramedic
Fort Worth Fire Department
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessment and triage to determine immediate medical needs
- Administered advanced life support techniques during emergency situations
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care delivery
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for emergency response
- Participated in training sessions to enhance emergency response skills
- Engaged with patients and families to provide reassurance and support
- Followed protocols and procedures to uphold safety standards in all operations
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided emergency care to patients, assessing conditions and administering first aid as necessary.
- Operated medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen tanks, ensuring proper functionality during emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members to transport patients safely to medical facilities while maintaining communication with dispatch.
- Documented patient information accurately, ensuring compliance with protocols and supporting effective continuity of care.
Education
Vocational - Paramedic
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2023
Vocational - Emergency Medical Technician
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX09.2020
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Homeschool05.2014
Skills
- Current card classes, PALS, AMLS, PHTLS, ACLS, BLS, CPR
- Advanced life support skills such as IV insertion, intubation, needle decompression, cricothyrotomy, advanced medication administration, EKG interpretation, understanding of ACLS medications including cardiac medications
- Basic life support skills such as oxygen administration, fracture stabilization, burn and wound care
- Workflow optimization
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient assessments
- Emergency response
- Emergency diagnostics
- Scene safety assessment
- Triaging
- Safety protocols
- Treatment Planning
- Medical records management
- Medical history collection
- Prescription filling
Certification
NREMT Advanced Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, AMLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, BLS, CPR
Timeline
Advanced Paramedic
Fort Worth Fire Department
09.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar
02.2021 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
CVS Pharmacy
Vocational - Paramedic
Tarrant County College
Vocational - Emergency Medical Technician
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled