Hi, I’m
McKenzie Wilcox
Detroit ,MI
Summary
Dynamic EMT-Basic with proven expertise in emergency response and vital signs monitoring, honed at Medstar Ambulance. Excelled in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid, accurate patient triage and compassionate care. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both critical medical procedures and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Medstar Ambulance
EMT-Basic
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Education
Medstar Academy Clinton Township, MI
from Emergency Medical Technician
10.2024
Ross Medical Education CenterMadison Heights, MI
from Medical Assistant
12.2017
Lincoln High SchoolWarren, MI
High School Diploma from General Studies
06.2014
Skills
- Vital signs
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical recordkeeping
- Emergency response
- Airway management
- Calm under pressure
- Basic life support
- Time management & Critical Thinking
- IV administration
- Patient triage & Evaluation
- Ambulance driving
- Medication administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Multitasking, organization & problem solving
- Bleeding & Infection control
- Stabilization
- Patient management
- CPR and first aid
- Quality assurance controls
- Safe driving
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Direct patient care & Pre-hospital care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Oxygen administration
- Clear communication, Reporting and documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Scene & Field patient assessments
- Medical records management & Physical stamina
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Infectious Disease Training – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or similar entities.
- Mass Casualty Incident Management certification – Federal Emergency Management Agency or comparable entities.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration certified providers.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) - Various State Departments or Agencies.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- EMS Safety Courses, Various accreditations focusing on safety within the EMS role.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Medstar Ambulance
05.2024 - Current
Medstar Academy
from Emergency Medical Technician
Ross Medical Education Center
from Medical Assistant
Lincoln High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
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