Matthew Foster
Warminster,PA
Summary
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience in emergency response and patient assessment. Demonstrated ability to coordinate lifesaving interventions effectively while maintaining regulatory compliance. Recognized for enhancing team performance through strong communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Committed to continuous improvement and innovative practices to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiopulmonary)
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
04.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure seamless care delivery across departments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practices in patient care.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated interventions with critical care teams.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing life-saving interventions and optimal care.
- Assessed patient responses to IV therapy and communicated status changes with healthcare teams.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital to ensure quality care is provided to trauma victims.
- Provided wound care services including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, and suture removal.
- Performed physical examinations and administered medications to trauma patients.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Burholme First Aid Corps
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
04.2017 - 04.2024
- Administered advanced life support techniques in emergency situations.
- Assisted paramedics with patient assessments and interventions.
- Operated emergency medical equipment and maintained readiness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care.
- Documented patient information and treatment protocols accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families during emergencies.
- Trained new EMTs on protocols and procedures in the field.
- Participated in Quality Improvement activities related to EMS operations.
- Managed multiple tasks within an assigned area of responsibility while providing quality care for all patients.
- Provided basic first aid treatment to injured persons at accident scenes.
- Prepared reports documenting patient information and care provided en route to the hospital.
- Responded to requests for assistance from police officers or fire fighters at accident scenes.
- Maintained proficiency in the use of medical equipment for emergency medical care.
- Monitored patient heart rhythms using advanced EKG equipment and software.
- Recorded and reported EKG findings to healthcare professionals for diagnosis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Provided advanced life support procedures such as airway management, intravenous therapy, medication administration, trauma assessment and resuscitation.
- Assessed and treated patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including cardiac arrests and trauma.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2024
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Wound care management
- Critical decision-making
- Organization and prioritization
- Team leadership
- Emergency response
- IV insertion and therapies
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Rapid patient triage
- Crisis management
- CPR team leadership
Certification
- TNCC (Trauma Nurse)
- BLS/ACLS
- NIH Stroke Certified
- PA AEMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Trauma, Stroke, Cardiopulmonary)
St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Burholme First Aid Corps
04.2017 - 04.2024
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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