Linda J Sherman
Northborough,MA
Summary
Experienced with emergency medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization. Utilizes quick decision-making and efficient treatment strategies to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures ensures high standards of care in critical situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Fallon Ambulance Inc.
Quincy, MA
- Operation and supply maintenance of company ambulance.
- Treated sick and injured individuals, transported patients to and from various medical facilities.
- Trained newly hired EMTs and chair car drivers.
Owner Operator
Sherman BLS
01.2020 - Current
- Training licensed medical and lay individuals in Adult, Child, Infant CPR, FA, and AED procedures.
- (Basic Life Support)
Owner Operator
Miss Lindy’s Family Childcare
Northborough, Ma
01.2014 - Current
- Providing licensed childcare under Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations for up to ten children in home base program.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Visiting Angels
Newton, Ma
07.2012 - Current
- Caring for Elders or sick persons in their homes.
Hospice Home Health Aide
Home Staff
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Aide in various Eastern and Central Massachusetts residential and clinical settings.
Manager- Shipping Department
America’s Compounding Center
Newton, MA
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Day-to-day operations, including maintenance of shipping records and inventory control.
Residential Childcare Worker
Eliot Community Human Services Inc.
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Planned and carried out activities with residents.
- Helped children learn skills to manage daily stressors.
- Communicated progress to other staff through written and verbal communication.
Teachers Aide-Special Needs
Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA
02.2008 - 06.2008
- Maintained appropriate learning environment for special education students.
- Modified assignments according to students’ individual needs.
- Assisted students with assignments; acted as job coach for older students; and taught older students life skills such as how to navigate public transportation.
Billing Department- Research and Follow up
Fallon Ambulance Inc.
Quincy, MA
03.2000 - 11.2007
- Billed insurance claims and performed research on missing information on Ambulance transport sheets.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Art & Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA01-1993
Emergency Medical Technician Training - undefined
Mass Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA01-1994
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre-hospital care
- Bleeding control
- Airway management
- Vital sign assessment
- Direct patient care
- Emergency management
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
Timeline
Owner Operator
Sherman BLS
01.2020 - Current
Owner Operator
Miss Lindy’s Family Childcare
01.2014 - Current
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Visiting Angels
07.2012 - Current
Hospice Home Health Aide
Home Staff
01.2012 - 01.2015
Manager- Shipping Department
America’s Compounding Center
04.2009 - 09.2011
Residential Childcare Worker
Eliot Community Human Services Inc.
02.2009 - 07.2010
Teachers Aide-Special Needs
Newton Public Schools
02.2008 - 06.2008
Billing Department- Research and Follow up
Fallon Ambulance Inc.
03.2000 - 11.2007
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Fallon Ambulance Inc.
Emergency Medical Technician Training - undefined
Mass Bay Community College
Bachelors of Science - Art & Early Childhood Education
University of Massachusetts