Michaela Elliott
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
I am a detail-oriented healthcare professional experienced in emergency as well as non-emergency care. I have the ability to collaborate, solve problems, and make critical decisions in high-pressure environments to ensure safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer First Responder
Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville NC
07.2023 - Current
- Implement injury prevention strategies, reducing overall incident rates among sports teams.
- Collaborate with medical staff; such as MD, DO, PA, and/or NP to assess and manage athlete injuries effectively.
- Educate athletes on nutrition and wellness to support overall health and performance goals.
- Provide emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child''s injury status, recovery plan, and return-to-play timeline.
- Foster supportive environment, guiding athletes through emotional aspects of injury recovery.
- Maintain accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
- Communicate with athletic trainer and doctors about patient needs.
- Support students in meeting training and conditioning goals.
AEMT / Inventory Coordinator
Henderson County Rescue Squad
Hendersonville, NC
02.2019 - 07.2025
- February 2019 - volunteer EMT
- 2020 - offered and accepted a part time AEMT position
- July 2023 - offered and accepted a full time AEMT position
- December 2023 - took over as Inventory Coordinator
- Administered advanced life support interventions to stabilize patients in pre-hospital settings
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment protocols and thorough documentation of patient encounters, maintaining accuracy in reporting and record keeping
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures, staying current on industry best practices.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing concerns and ensuring their comfort during transport
- Communicated effectively with other agencies during incidents requiring joint involvement
- Performed regular equipment checks on emergency vehicles to maintain peak performance during critical responses per standards of NCOEMS
- Ensured consistent inventory levels of medical equipment, managing supplies for optimal EMS response times in standards of NCOEMS
- Mentored new EMTs, sharing valuable experience and guidance for successful career progression within the field
Medical Assistant / Surgery Scheduler
Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: A Department of Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville, NC
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate medical history documentation.
- Coordinated patient scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and reduce wait times.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, enhancing team efficiency and compliance with standards.
- Complete insurance forms as necessary
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Coordinate surgeries with surgeon, hospital staff, available equipment, and outside representatives
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Haywood Community College
Waynesville, NC08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA08-2021
AEMT -
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05-2020
Associate of Arts -
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC12-2018
EMT -
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC12-2017
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
Flat Rock, NC06-2013
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- CPR/AED
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
- Certified CPR Instructor
- Certified AEMT
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Technical Rescue
- Swift Water
- Hazmat
Timeline
Athletic Trainer First Responder
Pardee Hospital
07.2023 - Current
AEMT / Inventory Coordinator
Henderson County Rescue Squad
02.2019 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant / Surgery Scheduler
Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: A Department of Pardee Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2023
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Haywood Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
Waldorf University
AEMT -
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate of Arts -
Blue Ridge Community College
EMT -
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
East Henderson High School
Other licenses, certifications, special courses
- Pre-hospital Care for the Working Dogs
- FEMA – Center for Domestic Preparedness
o LZ-5231 Radiation Orientation
o IS - 00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
o Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response
o IS – 909 – Community Preparedness – Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone
o Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
o Response Considerations during an Outbreak or Pandemic
o Personal Protective Equipment Considerations for Infectious Agents
o IED Awareness and Security Procedures
o HME and Precursor Awareness for Public Safety - FEMA – Emergency Management Institute
o ICS 800
o ICS 700
o ICS 393
o ICS 230
o ICS 200
o ICS 100 - FEMA – National Fire & Emergency Services
o Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services