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Melissa Hardesty

Acworth,GA

Summary

Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service
Marietta, GA
10.2019 - Current
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.

Community Paramedic

QuikMedic LLC
Marietta, GA
05.2025 - 07.2026
  • Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and develop care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and follow-up services.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Improved community health by conducting home visits, assessments, and interventions for high-risk patients.

Paramedic

Central EMS
Roswell, GA
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

Education

Disaster And Emergency Management

FEMA
Emmitsburg, MD

No Degree - PreHospital Emergency Medicine

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
07-1995

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Patient management
  • Emergency management
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Multi-patient triage
  • Drug inventory management
  • Police and fire coordination

Timeline

Community Paramedic

QuikMedic LLC
05.2025 - 07.2026

Paramedic

MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service
10.2019 - Current

Paramedic

Central EMS
11.2017 - 10.2019

Disaster And Emergency Management

FEMA

No Degree - PreHospital Emergency Medicine

Clayton State University