Morgan Hixson
Tucson,US
Summary
Accomplished EMT with extensive experience at NaphCare, specializing in emergency medical care and critical thinking. Proven success in patient stabilization and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Advanced clinical skills demonstrated at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, ensuring the delivery of high-quality emergency services. Committed to furthering expertise in emergency response and patient care excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT
NaphCare
Tucson, US
01.2022 - 07.2024
- My responsibilities at the Pima County Adult Detention Center included responding to medical emergencies and providing immediate patient care; conducting comprehensive medical assessments and triaging patients; administering medications and treatments within the established scope of practice; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of medical and correctional professionals; participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and facility medical care; and performing patient history collection, vital sign documentation, and intake screenings.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Emergency Department Technician
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, US
01.2023 - 08.2023
- I performed a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including electrocardiography (EKG) acquisition, wound irrigation and dressing, comprehensive vital sign monitoring (initial, repeat, and orthostatic), application of telemetry leads, and biological specimen collection.
- I demonstrated proficiency in advanced clinical skills, including blood glucose monitoring, saline lock insertion, intravenous catheter removal, and urinary bladder catheterization.
- This role also includes preparing patients, providing assistance during examinations and minor surgical interventions, adhering to sterile technique, assisting with closed fracture reduction, implementing restraint protocols, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- As well as communicating pertinent patient information, including observed changes in condition, to registered nurses, physicians, and other authorized personnel.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Tucson, AZ, US06-2025
Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
EMS University
Tucson, AZ11-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Emergency medical care
- Basic life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric emergency care
- Patient stabilization
- Time management
Clinical Rotations
- Med-Surg I Clinical at Life Care Center Tucson 9/1/23 - 10/20/23
- Community and Mental Health Nursing at Banner UMC 11/22/23 - 11/29/23
- Med-Surg II at Tucson Medical Center 7/26/24 - 9/13/24
- Pediatrics at Banner UMC 11/4/24 and 2/8/25
- Obstetrics at Northwest Medical Center 1/11/25 and 1/18/25
- Med-Surg III at Select Specialty 11/12/24 and 11/25/24
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
01.2023 - 08.2023
EMT
NaphCare
01.2022 - 07.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
EMS University
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