Lauren Birkbeck
Westerly,RI
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Plus
American Medical Response, AMR
Hartford, CT
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Delivered ALS & critical care-level interventions as a solo QRV provider as a contract paramedic working with other agencies.
- Performed advanced airway management (BVM, supraglottic, endotracheal) and ventilator management for critically ill patients
- Interpreted 12-lead ECGs & cardiac rhythms to identify STEMI, arrhythmias and guide emergent care
- Administered blood product transfusions and managed hemodynamically unstable patients in the prehospital setting
- Exercised high-level clinical autonomy and rapid decision-making in dynamic, uncontrolled environments
- Performed ALS intercepts and served as a clinical resource for BLS providers
- Coordinated seamlessly with fire, police, and EMS for multi-agency response & efficient patient handoff
- Maintained scene control & situational awareness in high-risk environments (violence, behavioral health, substance use)
- Completed accurate, compliant ePCR documentation aligned with medical direction and state protocols
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
Hartford, CT
09.2022 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and medical history for effective treatment.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
EMT
Waterford Ambulance Service
Waterford, CT
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess, and treat significant injuries.
ED Technician
Yale New Haven Health, Lawrence +Memorial
New London, CT
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Assist with ADLs, report to RN, provide excellent patient care.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices and splinting.
ED Technician/ Vaccinator
Altres Staffing
09.2017 - 06.2019
- PCT, ED Tech, Flu Registrar, Worked various assignments throughout the island of Oahu as a contractor
- Took contracts at multiple hospitals and clinics in various positions.
Medical Appointment Clerk
Medpro Technologies/ Americas Sta ng Partners
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Supported providers in an outpatient military medical clinic, reported to the military chain of commands, organized meetings, maintained medical records for active duty military and provided patient care to active duty members and their families.
PCA/ED Technician
Wahiawa General Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked between the intensive care unit and the emergency department delivering high quality care to a diverse patient population.
Education
Paramedicine -
New Britain EMS Academy
New Britain, CT11.2023
Skills
- Advanced Airway Management
- Cardiac Care & ECG Interpretation
- Critical Care Transport
- Ventilator Management
- Hemodynamic Stabilization
- Blood Product Administration
- Rapid Patient Assessment & Triage
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- ePCR Documentation
- Patient Management
Certification
- EMT- Paramedic (Nationally Registered & CT State)
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- ACLS/ PALS
- CPR
- TECCC
Timeline
Paramedic Plus
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2024 - 04.2026
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
09.2022 - 02.2024
EMT
Waterford Ambulance Service
11.2021 - 09.2022
ED Technician
Yale New Haven Health, Lawrence +Memorial
08.2019 - 08.2022
ED Technician/ Vaccinator
Altres Staffing
09.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Appointment Clerk
Medpro Technologies/ Americas Sta ng Partners
07.2017 - 10.2017
PCA/ED Technician
Wahiawa General Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2017
Paramedicine -
New Britain EMS Academy