Laura Begin

• Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
• Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
• Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
• Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
• Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
• Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
• Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.

Respond to Emergency calls pertaining to Hazardous Chemical spills and leaks, as well as medical emergencies on site.

Attended the annual HazWoper course to get certified as a HazMat Technician.

Attend monthly training to maintain the certification level according to national requirements.

• Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
• Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.