Maria Yonkers
Rockford,MI
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 25 years of quality performance in patient care. Accustomed to providing critical care and strong judgement in dynamic environments and high pressure situations. Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet company standards. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Proven leadership illustrated as a Preceptor and previously as a Field Training Officer and Supervisor.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Rockford Ambulance Service
07.1998 - Current
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Managed scheduling and personnel matters for the paramedic team to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside First Responders and EMTs.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
Emergency Flight Communications
Spectrum Health Hospital
06.2005 - 06.2014
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Regularly participated in interdepartmental meetings, contributing valuable insights to enhance overall effectiveness of emergency response efforts.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new employees in Flight Communications
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
Administrative and Dispatch
Rockford City Police Department
12.1999 - 09.2003
- Managed multiple phone lines while maintaining a calm demeanor during high-pressure situations for optimal task performance.
- Ensured timely resolution of issues by following up on dispatched units and maintaining clear lines of communication.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
- Ensured Police reports, tickets and logbooks were maintained with 100% accuracy.
Warehouse Employee
JBI Distributing Inc.
08.1994 - Current
- Responsible for pulling orders and pricing craft supplies for all Meijer stores, inventory control and auditing, cleaning duties
Resident Assistant
Edison Assisted Living Center
06.1997 - 11.1997
- Responsible for assisting residents with exercise, social activities and personal hygiene and HS care
Dietary Aid
Michigan Christian Rest Home
02.1993 - 03.1994
- Responsible for serving resident meals and snacks, kitchen prep, dishes and cleaning duties
Education
Pre-Nursing
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MIEMT / Paramedic
Davenport College
Grand Rapids, MI1998
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Dispatch Communications
- Triaging
- Documentation And Reporting
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Critical decision-making skills
Timeline
Emergency Flight Communications
Spectrum Health Hospital
06.2005 - 06.2014
Administrative and Dispatch
Rockford City Police Department
12.1999 - 09.2003
Paramedic
Rockford Ambulance Service
07.1998 - Current
Resident Assistant
Edison Assisted Living Center
06.1997 - 11.1997
Warehouse Employee
JBI Distributing Inc.
08.1994 - Current
Dietary Aid
Michigan Christian Rest Home
02.1993 - 03.1994
Pre-Nursing
Calvin College
EMT / Paramedic
Davenport College
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