Meg Hoppert
Alfred,ME
Summary
Patient-focused EMT with experience delivering superior emergency services to patients. Poised professional with history remaining calm under pressure. BLS, CPR certified. Over 4 years of experience applying exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Effectively assessed patients and performed life-saving treatments and procedures. Repeatedly acknowledged for compassionate care, work enthusiasm. and demonstrated exceptional healthcare performance.
Over 5 years experience with communication/documentation. Very driven EMT with goals of becoming AEMT certified and possibly reaching the paramedic level. Pro board Firefighter 1 certified, hazmat awareness and hazmat ops.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FF/EMT
New Boston Fire Department
New Boston, NH
03.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Participated in drills designed to prepare responders for handling large-scale emergencies.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians or according to established protocols.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
FF/EMT
Newport Fire Department
Newport , NH
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other incidents to provide time-sensitive management of acute illness or injury.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Cashier
Goffstown Ace Hardware
Goffstown, NH
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered customer questions, provided store information and directed customers to designated store areas.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Science
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Orthopedic Splint Systems
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Medical History Recording
- Patient Immobilization
- Field Patient Assessments
- Patient Positioning
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Excellent Phone Demeanor
- Accurate Message Transcription
- Clear Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Data Entry
- Information Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Follows chain of command
- Radio use
- Fire Prevention Education
- Victim Rescue
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Ladder Operation
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Dispatch Communication
- Hazard Identification
- Detailed Reporting
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Life and Property Protection
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Fire Department Procedures
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CPR
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Awareness
- Ready Set Inject
- Pro board firefighter level 1
- AEMT (currently in progress)
Timeline
FF/EMT
Newport Fire Department
04.2021 - 10.2023
FF/EMT
New Boston Fire Department
03.2020 - Current
Cashier
Goffstown Ace Hardware
05.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Health Science
Manchester Community College
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CPR
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Awareness
- Ready Set Inject
- Pro board firefighter level 1
- AEMT (currently in progress)
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