Michele Brooks
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate EMT-Basic with extensive experience at Medstar Ambulance, excelling in critical decision-making and patient stabilization. Proven ability to operate advanced life support equipment and educate patients on health management, ensuring optimal care in high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering exceptional emergency response and patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Medstar Ambulance
09.2018 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs and develop effective treatment plans.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, maintaining proficiency in all relevant technologies and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies during transport to medical facilities.
Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Urgent Care Group
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient processing.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and minimizing wait times.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic laboratory tests under physician supervision.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and provided instructions for follow-up care and medications.
Health Care Aide
Evergreen Health Services, Inc
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Delivered compassionate personal care to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
- Educated clients and families on health management techniques and resources available.
- Maintained cleanliness of living environments to ensure safety and hygiene standards were met.
- Trained new staff in caregiving protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ST. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI03-2011
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Supply restocking
- Patient stabilization
- Patient triage
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Seizure management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Oxygen administration
- Treatment delivery
- Trauma care
- Scene assessments
- Resuscitation
- Reporting and documentation
- Stabilization
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic trauma life support
- First aid
- Treatment documentation
- Attention to detail
- Prehospital care
- Injury and illness treatment
- Medical equipment usage
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Mass casualty protocols
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Medstar Ambulance
09.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Great Lakes Urgent Care Group
01.2016 - 11.2018
Health Care Aide
Evergreen Health Services, Inc
01.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
ST. Clair County Community College