Amber Freeman
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
Skilled Emergency Care Technician with proven expertise in adult and pediatric medical and trauma care. I stay on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. I maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. I am a reliable worker with the ability to learn new concepts and pick up on skills quickly. My skills were honed by working at busy EDs that included Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers. I excel in phlebotomy and EKG interpretation, patient care, and demonstrate strong patient communication and team collaboration. I continued to work at TMH while still in nursing school and being on the Deans List.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted Nurses, Physicians and Surgeons in a Level 2 Trauma center with multiple trauma patients in a shift
- Advocate for patients that can or cannot advocate for themselves
- Strong attention to detail with trauma patients, on top of prioritizing tasks with the patient’s best interest in mind
- Closed loop communication in a very high stress trauma situation
- Completed many tasks on the floor with the patient’s best interest in mind, including, straight sticks, blood cultures, lab draws, EKG interpretation, specimen collection, dressing changes, and vitalizing patients
- Relaying change in patient status or critical vital signs to nurse or Doctor immediately
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and procedures such as LPs, suture placement, I&D, Central lines, ART lines, conscious sedation, and reduction of fractures and dislocations
- Proper communication with Doctors and other Doctor's office staff for consults
Emergency Care Technician
Archbold Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding patient treatment plans.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Assessed patient condition and determined the appropriate course of action.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork, and obtaining patient information.
Emergency Care Technician
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston
06.2021 - 07.2022
- I made sure the pediatric patients were as comfortable as possible.
- Assisted nurses, physicians, and surgeons in a Level 1 trauma center with multiple trauma patients during the shift.
- Recognizing decomposition in a pediatric patient and immediately relaying it to the nurse and doctor.
- Obtaining vitals and prioritizing pediatric patients in a high-volume ED.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Performed basic laboratory tests.
- Implemented infection control and safety protocols.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Emergency Care Technician
Northside Hospital Duluth
Duluth, USA
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding patient treatment plans.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to exchange information and arrange patient intake.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as wound dressing and splinting.
Patient Care Technician- Oncology Hematology Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Forsyth, USA
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tallahassee State College (Formerly Known As TCC)
Tallahassee, FL05-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
01.2016
Skills
- Team player
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- Detail oriented
- Task prioritization
- Phlebotomy
- Customer advocate
- EKG interpretation
- Information documentation
- Patient health education
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Collecting medical samples
- Patient teaching
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
- Pediatric care
- Replenishing supplies
Certification
- BLS
- EKG Interpretation
Timeline
Emergency Care Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Care Technician
Archbold Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Emergency Care Technician
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston
06.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Care Technician
Northside Hospital Duluth
11.2018 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician- Oncology Hematology Unit
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2017 - 11.2018
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Tallahassee State College (Formerly Known As TCC)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
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