Michael Slappy
Sylvester
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Corporation Inc.
Sycamore
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care during dialysis treatments in a clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with equipment setup and ensured comfort throughout procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in staff training sessions to improve best practices in patient care.
- Conducted pre-dialysis assessments including measurements of weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Reported unusual occurrences or changes in patient status immediately to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by wiping down surfaces between patient visits.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while providing treatment to patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical distress or injury.
- Assisted in the preparation of dialysis equipment and supplies for treatments.
- Monitored dialysis machine operation and patient vital signs during treatment.
- Collected blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Emergency Medical Technician
Amerimed EMS
07.2019 - 09.2025
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
Line Cook
Chili's Restaurant
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Lincare
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Generated reports to track insurance verifications and claim progress.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines and regulations for confidential patient data.
- Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Updated patient records with accurate, current insurance policy information.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Achieved insurance pre-authorizations to enable timely patient procedures.
- Enhanced claim processing efficiency by verifying insurance coverage and obtaining pre-authorizations for procedures.
Education
Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta Skills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Ambulance driving
- Pre-hospital Care
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Corporation Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Amerimed EMS
07.2019 - 09.2025
Line Cook
Chili's Restaurant
01.2017 - 07.2019
Insurance Verification Specialist
Lincare
01.2015 - 01.2017
Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College