Marisa Cika
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Diligent paramedic with solid foundation in emergency medical services. Demonstrated ability to provide critical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Proven track record in effective communication and quick decision-making during emergencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Brooke County EMS
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Paramedic
Martins Ferry EMS
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Assisted with quality assurance initiatives by reviewing patient care reports and offering constructive feedback to improve overall performance within the organization.
Telecommunications Officer
Allegheny County Emergency Services
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Increased situational awareness among responding units through timely updates on evolving incident conditions.
- Served as an integral member of the emergency communications team, consistently demonstrating professionalism and dedication to public safety.
- Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
- Enhanced emergency response times by effectively prioritizing incoming calls and dispatching appropriate resources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local geography and jurisdiction boundaries to ensure accurate dispatching of emergency services personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH05-2026
No Degree - Paramedic
West Virginia Community College
Wheeling, WV11-2023
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
Timeline
Paramedic
Brooke County EMS
02.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Martins Ferry EMS
10.2022 - Current
Telecommunications Officer
Allegheny County Emergency Services
11.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Belmont College
No Degree - Paramedic
West Virginia Community College
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