Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Leadership Qualities
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Lesley McCoy

Summary

Dedicated professional bringing 30 years of excellent performance in emergency medical services. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Highly trained and focused on continuous professional development. Certified Emergency Medical Technician with significant field experience in high-stress, emergency healthcare situations. Possess strong knowledge of medical protocols and patient care combined with superior skills in patient assessment, emergency response procedures, and critical care transport. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and coordination with healthcare professionals. Previous work has made major impact through quick response time, precise decision-making, and commitment to patient safety and wellness.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Responce
Redding, CA
06.1995 - Current
  • Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
  • Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
  • Ensured safe transport of patients to healthcare facilities by ambulance.
  • Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
  • Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
  • Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
  • Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.

Education

Communications

Shasta College
Redding, CA

Skills

  • Patient Triage
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Field patient assessments
  • Airway Management
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient evaluations
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Safe Driving
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Emergency Medical Technician of the Year twice by NorCal EMS

Certification

  • Continual EMT certification for 30 years
  • CPR
  • Ambulance drivers license

Leadership Qualities

  • Peer support for all employees
  • Chief Shop Steward for 15 years
  • Held a close relationship with management which includes open communications with all parties
  • More than willing to help all employees with questions or guidance they may need or want

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Responce
06.1995 - Current

Communications

Shasta College
Lesley McCoy