Martina M Steffes
Lodi,WI
Summary
Developed skills in high-pressure, emergency environments, including quick decision-making and effective problem-solving. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied and expanded. Focused on contributing to team success and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
Fire Department of Mount Horeb
07.2024 - Current
- Respond promptly to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations
- Operate firefighting equipment to control and extinguish fires, including hoses, ladders, and pumps
- Inspect, maintain, and ensure readiness of firefighting and medical equipment
- Work as part of a team with other firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement to ensure safety and efficiency during emergencies
- Attend ongoing training sessions, drills, and certifications to stay current on firefighting and EMS procedures
Advanced EMT
Lodi Area EMS
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Respond to calls to provide efficient and immediate emergency care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport patients to appropriate medical facility
- Utilized knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Complete assigned administrative tasks
- Adapt communication style based on demographics and patient situation
- Assumed responsibility for supervising and collaborating with other emergency medical personnel
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers
Prehospital Operations Coordinator/ EMS & Med Flight Fellowship Coordinator
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for all coordination of EMS and Med Flight Fellowships
- Didactic curriculum
- Meeting creation and scheduling
- Request funding/grant applications for various conferences and membership fee requirements
- Create, schedule, and record monthly EMS operations, division, and EMS academic meetings
- Coordinate Madison Fire Department Education Day curriculum and ensure education supplies are available for learners
- Schedule Med Flight ride alongs and outreach opportunities
- Oversee and update UW Prehospital education portfolio
- Oversee UW EMS Consortium continuing education curriculum
General Surgery Residency Undergraduate Employee
University of Wisconsin Hospitals
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Conduct General Surgery Resident Milestone Evaluations
- Proficient in online workspaces: Microsoft Excel and Publisher, EPIC, and UW Health MedHub
- Set up general surgical residents' simulation labs
- Create and distribute varying schedules for both residents and physicians
- Create and enforce timelines for academic research deadlines
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
UW Medflight Neonatal and Pediatric Emergency Transport (Midwest Medical Transport Company)
04.2020 - 04.2022
- (please see description for Lodi Area EMS)
Certified Nursing Assistant
William S Middleton Veterans Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Fire II Certification -
Madison College
Madison, WI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Health Education
University of Alabama Graduate School
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2025
B.S. - Health Promotion and Health Equity
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2022
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Madison College
Madison, WI05.2021
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- Medical services administration
- Emergency scene management
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Leadership and supervision
Certification
- WI State Firefighter II - received December2023
- Swiftwater Rescue Operator - received June2023
- WI State Firefighter I - received May2023
- WI State Firefighter entry level - received December2022
- Advanced EMT - received2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant - received2017
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Elementary
Timeline
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
Fire Department of Mount Horeb
07.2024 - Current
Advanced EMT
Lodi Area EMS
11.2023 - 07.2024
Prehospital Operations Coordinator/ EMS & Med Flight Fellowship Coordinator
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
04.2022 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
William S Middleton Veterans Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
UW Medflight Neonatal and Pediatric Emergency Transport (Midwest Medical Transport Company)
04.2020 - 04.2022
General Surgery Residency Undergraduate Employee
University of Wisconsin Hospitals
09.2018 - 05.2022
Fire II Certification -
Madison College
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Health Education
University of Alabama Graduate School
B.S. - Health Promotion and Health Equity
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician -
Madison College
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