Julie Hutchens
Shipman,IL
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of pre hospital care, and documentation. very comfortable with taking lead and delegating duties.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Gillespie Beneld Ambulance Service
Gillespie
09 2022 - Current
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Paramedic
Jersey Community Hospital
Jerseyville
08 2007 - 12 2024
- 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.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Office Manager
Woelfel ans Assoc.
Collinsville
09 2002 - 10 2007
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
- Optimized office space utilization, leading to more efficient and productive work environment.
- Developed and enforced office policies that aligned with company values and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 15 employees.
Education
Diploma - General
Roxana High
06.1989
Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Jersey Community Hospital
03.2021
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Triaging
- Ambulance Transfer
- Emergency Response
- Pre-hospital Care
- Vital Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR
- Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical History Collection
- Patient Management
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
- Clerical Support
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Certification
- ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic
Gillespie Beneld Ambulance Service
09 2022 - Current
Paramedic
Jersey Community Hospital
08 2007 - 12 2024
Office Manager
Woelfel ans Assoc.
09 2002 - 10 2007
Diploma - General
Roxana High
Paramedicine - Paramedicine
Jersey Community Hospital