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Mackenna Olsen

MAHWAH,NJ

Summary

Hard-working entry-level Emergency Medical Technician and Pre-Medicine student, looking to apply my education and gain experience in health care. Areas of proficiency include basic life support, management, treatment, and assessment of patients with both medical and traumatic emergencies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT

Mahwah EMS
02.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • 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.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.

Sales Associate

Flynn O'Hara
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Student (Ride Along)

Mahwah EMT
06.2021 - 02.2022

Able to join the ride-along program to observe and learn EMT skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Science

Catholic Unversity of America
Washington, D.C.
05.2026

Skills

  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Cooperative team member
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Quick learner
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Collaborative team member
  • Attention to detail
  • Issue resolution
  • Love to learn
  • Wound management
  • Spinal immobilization
  • Patient care
  • Joint/Long bone immobilization
  • BVM ventilation
  • Medical/Trauma Assessment
  • Bleeding control
  • Shock management
  • Seated/supine spinal immobilization

Certification

NREMT National EMS certification as an EMT.

New Jersey Department of Health EMS certification as an EMT.

American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR/AED certification.

First Aid certification.

Community Service

I currently volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. I am currently on the Executive Board for Habitat at my college. I spent a week in Oregon March of 2023 building homes and plan to build in Savannah, GA in March 2024 for a week. I also volunteer at the store and on sites near my college in Washington, D.C.


I also volunteered at Pony Powers in Mahwah, NJ for over 4 years. This is a therapeutic riding program. I worked with disable children thru adults helping them ride horses as side walker to support them or led the horse.

Timeline

EMT

Mahwah EMS
02.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Flynn O'Hara
06.2021 - 08.2023

Student (Ride Along)

Mahwah EMT
06.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Science

Catholic Unversity of America
Mackenna Olsen