Laurie Novotny
Creston,IA
Summary
With a proven track record at Mercy One Medical Center, I excel in vital signs monitoring and emergency medical care, showcasing exceptional patient service and medical equipment operation skills. My experience spans EMT roles and administrative assistance, emphasizing my adaptability and strong communication abilities. Achieved significant improvements in patient care efficiency and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Mercy One Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Pre Tester
Creston Vision Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
I checked patients in for their eye exams, pre tested patients for their eye exams for the optometrists, helped make appointments, helped patients pick out frames, order frames and glasses, and helped patients with contact lenses and ordering.
EMT
Ringgold County Hospital
08.2002 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Education
Paramedic - Paramedicine
Mercy College of Health
Des Moines, IA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Faith Baptist Bible College
Ankeny, IA05-1993
High School Diploma -
Dumont Community School
Dumont, IA05-1989
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway management
- Scene safety
- Diabetic emergencies
- Medical equipment operation
- Fracture stabilization
- Patient stabilization
- Geriatric emergency care
- Stroke recognition
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross instructor
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
EMT
Mercy One Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Pre Tester
Creston Vision Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
EMT
Ringgold County Hospital
08.2002 - 10.2021
Paramedic - Paramedicine
Mercy College of Health
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Faith Baptist Bible College
High School Diploma -
Dumont Community School
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