LaToya Morrison
Margate
Summary
Committed Paramedic ready to leverage advanced knowledge of emergency medical response protocols and life support operations. In-depth understanding of all functions necessary to support emergency team duties and communicate effectively with dispatch personnel demonstrated over 12 years in medical roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients experiencing cardiac arrest by performing CPR immediately upon arrival at the scene.
- Conveyed empathy towards distressed individuals during emergency responses, ultimately providing emotional support.
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Collaborated with emergency medical teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs, leading to improved continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in emergency medical services.
- Implemented quality assurance measures within the team, resulting in a high level of patient care consistency across all shifts.
- Created detailed reports documenting each call''s events from start to finish while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Enhanced response times by coordinating with dispatchers, law enforcement, and other first responders during emergencies.
- Developed training materials for fellow paramedics, ensuring consistent understanding of protocols and procedures.
- Evaluated trainee performance during clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
PARAMEDIC
Broward Health North
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Emergency Room Technician
Broward Health North
12.2022 - Current
- Performed routine medical technician duties in the emergency room.
- Obtained information from the patient required to check-in, assess vitals signs and documents all medical history, while preparing the patient for the nurse or doctor.
- Assisted physicians in treating emergency patients within the scope of practice as a licensed EMT-Paramedic.
- Started intravenous therapy on patients of all ages.
- Performed EKG's on patients of all ages.
Medical Assistant
CareSpot Urgent Care
06.2017 - 03.2024
- Calculated and administered medications while considering factors as, interactions, patient weight and concentration of the drug.
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Broward College
08.2024
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedic program
Broward College
08.2023
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Florida State Paramedic
- Cardiac monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Behavioral emergencies
- Geriatric care
- Quality improvement
- Cultural history
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
Affiliations
- Community Emergency Response Team
Certification
- Community Health Paramedic Training -March 2025-November 2025
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2024 - Current
PARAMEDIC
Broward Health North
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Broward Health North
12.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
CareSpot Urgent Care
06.2017 - 03.2024
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedic program
Broward College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Broward College
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