Liza Harper
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 6 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, preparing patient rooms and supporting diagnostic processes through laboratory testing and medication administration. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-B
!st Call Ambulance
Chicago, IL
08.2009 - 11.2020
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using [Software] to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
Dental Assistant
Chatham Dental
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Medical Assistant
DR Kaliana Medical Services
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 08.2006
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Olive Harvey Community College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago,Il 60628High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian School
6200 S University, Chicago,il05.1996
Skills
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Ambulance Transport
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- MEDITECH Software
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Condition Observation
- First Aid
- Infectious Disease Reporting
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Prehospital Care
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Dispatcher Communication
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Patient Immobilization
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Drug Reaction Intervention
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Vital Sign Assessment
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Chatham Dental
05.2015 - 06.2018
EMT-B
!st Call Ambulance
08.2009 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
DR Kaliana Medical Services
01.1998 - 08.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Olive Harvey Community College
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian School
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