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Lindsey Nelson

Clarksville,TN

Summary

Enthusiastic and career-driven professional actively seeking employment with a company that fosters a positive work environment and values its employees. Aspiring to contribute to an organization where hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded. Possessing a strong work ethic, reliability, and quick learning ability, committed to delivering exceptional results and making a valuable impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced EMT

Journey Ambulance
05.2024 - Current
  • Participated in continuous training courses to maintain certifications and stay current with best practices in emergency medicine.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying critical needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients of all ages, earning commendations from patients and colleagues for professionalism and empathy.
  • Mentored new EMTs in advanced skills, fostering teamwork among colleagues while enhancing their knowledge and capabilities.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate assessments and appropriate treatments for patients.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials and presentations to educate fellow EMTs on updated protocols and best practices.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Midwifery Asst./AEMT

Vines Midwifery
12.2021 - Current
  • Duties consist of assisting the midwife in monitoring clients during labor, delivery, and postpartum, aid in the monitoring of the newborn, and assisting clients in breastfeeding, when needed
  • Administering emergency care, if needed, by IV access, CPR, or any needed medical interventions within my scope of practice;
  • Documenting via charting system for the midwife throughout labor and delivery and during postpartum care;
  • Duties consist of scheduling ultrasounds and lab work for all clients and scheduling consultations, when necessary
  • Contributed to successful patient outcomes by effectively administering appropriate treatments based on assessment findings.
  • Improved team collaboration by consistently participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

AEMT/Flight Coordinator 2

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Emergency Communications
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Duties consisted of communicating with incoming EMS agencies to receive reports of the condition of transported patient;
  • Answering phone calls from internal hospital associates to set up non-emergent medical transportation to inpatients;
  • Answering phone calls from internal/external hospital associates to set up emergency transportation for pediatric/adult/geriatric patients from outside hospitals;
  • Answering phone calls from associates to set up emergency medical flight transportation from outside hospitals and scene incidents;
  • Sending rapid response teams to locations within the hospital where an incident/medical emergency has occurred, including inpatients

Active AEMT

AmeriMed EMS
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Company specializes in mental health transportation for patients with active mental health issues
  • Duties consisted of vital signs, patient care, patient transport, patient data entry, patient transferring from bed to cot when patients are unable to ambulate
  • And, if need be, providing emergency care for the sick and injured
  • Company specializes in mental health transportation for patients with active mental health issues

Active AEMT/Dispatcher

Ambulnz, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Duties consisted of vital signs, patient care, patient transport, patient data entry, patient transferring from bed to cot when patients are unable to ambulate
  • And, if need be, providing emergency care for the sick and injured
  • Full time AEMT on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: duties consist of assisting TriStarCentennial Children's Hospital nurses with transport of neonates that require a higher level of care than the birthing hospital can provide

Education

Emergency Medicine/AEMT License -

Southeastern Institute
Nashville, TN
05.2014

Diploma -

Sycamore High School
Pleasant View, TN
05.2011

Skills

  • Vital Signs
  • Venipuncture
  • Medical Injections
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clear communication
  • CPR
  • Direct patient care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Dispatching
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Airway management
  • Behavioral emergencies
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Medication administration
  • Time management
  • Medical terminology
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Patient stabilization
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Patient management
  • Patient transport
  • Oxygen administration

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (CEVO)
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
  • Tennessee Driver's License

Timeline

Advanced EMT

Journey Ambulance
05.2024 - Current

AEMT/Flight Coordinator 2

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Emergency Communications
10.2022 - 03.2023

Midwifery Asst./AEMT

Vines Midwifery
12.2021 - Current

Active AEMT

AmeriMed EMS
06.2021 - 04.2022

Active AEMT/Dispatcher

Ambulnz, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2021

Diploma -

Sycamore High School

Emergency Medicine/AEMT License -

Southeastern Institute

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