Makayla Salisbury
Sardis
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable and adaptable, with a quick capacity to learn and implement new strategies. Committed to enhancing team success and driving organizational growth through a diverse skill set.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Athens County EMS
11.2024 - Current
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Informed patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies to empower decision-making.
- Administered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Determined appropriate medications by analyzing potential interactions with other medicines and calculating correct dosages based on patient's weight.
Paramedic
Monroe County EMS
Sardis
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to ensure comprehensive treatment for triaged patients in critical emergency situations.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Worked en route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Retail Cashier
Garage Sale Central LLC
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Processed credit, debit card and cash transactions correctly and provided accurate change to avoid customer confusion or disputes.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
- Guided customers in completing purchases, locating items, and enrolling in reward programs to enhance shopping experience.
- Responded to customer inquiries and fulfilled requests to ensure satisfaction and support store operations.
- Maintained presentable customer areas with diligent cleaning and proactive recovery management.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Arranged new merchandise displays in-store to attract customers.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH07-2025
Highschool Diploma & PCT Certification - Medical Technology
Swiss Hills Career Center
Woodsfield, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
River High School
Hannibal, OH05-2024
Skills
- Advanced life support
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care triage
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Medical history collection
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Medical records management
- Medical supply restocking
- Life support management
- Vital assessments
Certification
• NREMT Paramedic
• BLS
• CPR
• ACLS
• PALS
• Hazmat Awareness
• NIMS 100
• NIMS 200
• NIMS 700
• NIMS 800
• Ohio Rescue Taskforce Awareness
• Ohio Trauma Triage
• Stop the Bleed
• MCI 1&2
• OSHA 10
• Volunteer Firefighter Certification
• Patient Care Technician ( Is expired at the moment, but can be re-upped upon request)
• BLS
• CPR
• ACLS
• PALS
• Hazmat Awareness
• NIMS 100
• NIMS 200
• NIMS 700
• NIMS 800
• Ohio Rescue Taskforce Awareness
• Ohio Trauma Triage
• Stop the Bleed
• MCI 1&2
• OSHA 10
• Volunteer Firefighter Certification
• Patient Care Technician ( Is expired at the moment, but can be re-upped upon request)
Volunteer Work
I am a Volunteer Firefighter in a local department. I have been active for 4 years assisting with various calls including:
- Various active fires
- MVA
- EMS Assist
- Fire alarm response
- CO2 alarm response
I have also been responsible for maintaining equipment and assisting other members on the department with various tasks on scene and in the department when needed to do so.
References
- Linda Edin - Medical Technologies Instructor, RN
Swiss Hills Career Center
(740)-827-3349
- Robert Sochia- Paramedic
Athens County EMS
(740)-517-0248
- Faith Beird - Advanced EMT
Monroe County EMS, Wetzle County EMS
(740)-213-1841
- Ann-Marie Callebs - Paramedic
Athens County EMS
(740)-418-3023
Timeline
Paramedic
Athens County EMS
11.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Monroe County EMS
10.2024 - 01.2026
Retail Cashier
Garage Sale Central LLC
08.2022 - 08.2024
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
Hocking College
Highschool Diploma & PCT Certification - Medical Technology
Swiss Hills Career Center
High School Diploma -
River High School