Open To Work
Laura Gregory
Portland,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced advanced emergency medical technician specializing in advanced life support and trauma assessment. Improved patient outcomes by fostering effective communication and teamwork with medical professionals. Provided training for new EMTs, emphasizing best practices and precision in critical transport.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
02.2009 - Current
- Administered advanced and basic life support techniques to stabilize patients during transport.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, including defibrillators and assisting with cardiac monitors, during critical situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments in emergency situations.
- Expedited patient transport, ensuring safe and efficient transfer to the appropriate medical facility.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure seamless patient handoffs and care continuity.
- Obtained Insurance authorizations when required
- Calculated and quoted trips when needed.
- Collected payment for self pay trips, when necessary.
- Cultivated relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, facilitating seamless patient transitions and collaborative care.
- Facilitated team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration with fellow EMTs and medical professionals during emergency responses.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols and emergency response procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices for patient care.
- Participated in specialty teams, including NICU and PICU in partnership with local Hospitals, to provide critical transport for Children and Neonates.
- Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses.
Education
GED -
McGavock Comprehensive High School
Nashville05-1989
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technitian IV
Vol State
Gallatin, TN12-2008
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma assessment
- Emergency response
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pediatric care
- Medical equipment management
- Behavioral emergencies
- Geriatric care
Certification
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
- VKF - Vanessa K. Free Emergency Services Training
- Fire Extinguisher Operations
- Domestic Violence Training
Timeline
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
02.2009 - Current
GED -
McGavock Comprehensive High School
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technitian IV
Vol State