Marissa Brock
Pearl,MS
Summary
Committed Paramedic/Transfer Center Coordinator, offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient assessment and critical thinking. Detail-oriented and skilled in compassionate patient care. Expansive knowledge in call taking, collecting pertinent information, patient assessment and documentation/data entry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
St. Dominic's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Documented pertinent patient information accurately using electronic medical records.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition of patient to receiving hospital.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Paramedic
Pediatric Health Choice
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Safely transported medically challenged patients to and from prescribed medical clinic.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated patient information and updates to clinic staff for smooth transition.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Communications Specialist/Paramedic
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
04.2015 - 06.2021
- I facilitated patient flow, hospital to hospital transfers, physician to physician communications, pediatric direct admits including patient information, covid transfers, direct admits and placement at convalescent facilities.
- Contracted with MORA (MS Organ Recovery Agency) as Donor Care Specialist. Initiated records for possible organ/tissue donors. Discussed patient history and pertinent medical information to verify donor eligibility.
- I facilitated telemedicine consults between physicians.
- Initiated ground or air transports for air helicopter teams as well as for critical care pediatric and neonatal transport teams. This included scene flights with direct communication to outside ems agencies via phone or radio as well as hospital to hospital transfers.
- Facilitated hospital requests during crisis or disaster. Including pages and campus wide alerts
- Activate alpha or bravo trauma pages when patients are transported by ems/helicopter to hospital.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries, diabetic emergencies, etc.
- Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
EMT
American Medical Response
08.2011 - 08.2013
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS08.2014
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School
Ridgeland, MS05.2005
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient Assessments
- CPR
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous therapy
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Direct Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment Documentation
- Paramedic (PMD)
- Prehospital Care
Certification
- Licensed NRP Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Paramedic
St. Dominic's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Pediatric Health Choice
07.2021 - 11.2022
Communications Specialist/Paramedic
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
04.2015 - 06.2021
Paramedic
American Medical Response
08.2013 - 04.2015
EMT
American Medical Response
08.2011 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science -
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School