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Melissa Yarber

Eloy,AZ

Summary

Dynamic EMT-Basic and entrepreneur with a proven track record in emergency care and business management. At Kootenai County emergency response, excelled in patient care and operational efficiency. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and critical decision-making, achieving significant financial growth for Bare It All Beauty Photography through strategic planning and customer satisfaction.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

EMT-Basic

Kootenai County District Court
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.

In Home Caregiver

Washington Aging and Long Term Care
  • Provided care from as light duty as just companion care to end of life hospice care.
  • Managed the cooking, cleaning, laundry, activities etc…for my companion care residents and for my in-ambulatory residents I did bed baths, repositioning, feeding and administered medication. Once end of life was declared I did all postmortem care before the mortuary would come to take the deceased resident.

Owner/photographer

Bare It All Beauty Photography
07.2017 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.

Education

GED - High School Equivalency

Riverside High School
Riverside, IA
06.2003

Skills

  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Scene Safety
  • Airway Management
  • Bleeding control
  • Geriatric Care
  • Continuing education
  • Pediatric Care
  • Spinal Immobilization
  • Fracture Stabilization
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Stroke Recognition
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Burn Treatment
  • Respiratory Distress
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Seizure Management
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Patient Lifting
  • Medical emergencies
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Patient Transport
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Emergency Management
  • Safe Driving
  • Ambulance driving
  • Accident response
  • Medical Recordkeeping

Timeline

Owner/photographer

Bare It All Beauty Photography
07.2017 - Current

EMT-Basic

Kootenai County District Court

In Home Caregiver

Washington Aging and Long Term Care

GED - High School Equivalency

Riverside High School
Melissa Yarber