Lavell Slaughter
Fairview Heights,IL
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Medical Technician with a proven track record of excellence in pre-hospital care and patient management, honed across roles at Medstar Ambulance and other key institutions. Expert in vital signs monitoring and critical decision-making, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring swift, efficient patient triage and care. Demonstrated ability to enhance emergency response effectiveness and patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and advanced life support skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Medstar Ambulance
06.2015 - 09.2020
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- 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.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Emergency Medical Technician
Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District
08.2008 - 09.2020
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- 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.
Volunteer Firefighter
Fairview Heights Fire Department
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Security/EMT-Basic
Lumiere Place Casino
11.2012 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Used medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen tanks and intravenous (IV) supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Dressed and cleaned wounds, administered medications and performed other duties as needed.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
IHM Academy of EMS
St Louis, MO04.2012
High School Diploma -
Webster Groves High School
St Louis, MO06.1995
Skills
- Pre-hospital Care
- Supply Restocking
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Accident response
- Patient Transport
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Triage
- Safe Driving
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Critical decision-making skills
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- CPR and First Aid
- Emergency patient triage
- Patient evaluations
- Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Condition Assessment
- Airway Management
- Seizure Management
- Vital sign assessment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Triaging
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Foreign body removal
- Basic Life Support
- Bleeding control
- Ambulance driving
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Fairview Heights Fire Department
01.2016 - 10.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Medstar Ambulance
06.2015 - 09.2020
Security/EMT-Basic
Lumiere Place Casino
11.2012 - 06.2015
Emergency Medical Technician
Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District
08.2008 - 09.2020
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
IHM Academy of EMS
High School Diploma -
Webster Groves High School
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