Nadine Dodson
West Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 9 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Dependable well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable. Passionate in teaching Emergency Medical Services.
Veterinary Technician accomplished in delivering care to felines, canines, and exotic pets. Focused Veterinary Technician with 16 years in providing comprehensive animal care in high-volume office and Emergency Facilities. Reliable and known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Works hard to create positive customer experience and provide animals with top-notch care and services. Experience in multiple specialty veterinary care including internal medicine, emergency medicine, neurology, surgery and ICU. Knowledgeable and meticulous healthcare team member with proven history of success in performing tests and supporting physician procedures to assisting with diagnosis and treatment of different cardiovascular concerns. Positive and upbeat communicator with observant nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Echocardiographer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echocardiographer
Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed wide range of related scans, duplexes and echocardiograms.
- Observed electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram and stress tests using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Performed cardiac ultrasounds with use of agitated saline.
- Performed cardiac ultrasounds with the image enhancer called Definity.
- Performed Transesophageal Exam.
- Performed maintenance and disinfection of transesophageal probes.
- Review of patients prior echocardiograms.
- Obtained pertinent medical information through very thorough and detailed history taking.
- Performed bedside echocardiogram exams.
- Assisted Physician with procedures performed in the cardiac cath lab.
- Delivered hospital-compliant clinical expertise and readily developed rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Inspected equipment for defects and completed basic repairs.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Performed 3D and strain.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
EMT
Nelson Ambulance
North Haven, CT
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
EMT
Norwalk Hospital EMS
Norwalk, CT
10.2015 - Current
- Field Training Officer since January 2020
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Responded to over 10 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Maintained skills by participating in training (i.e.: active shooter training)
- Train multiple students during their ride time
- Teaching continuing education
- Provide feedback for ideas on areas of improvement with FTO program
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Implemented airway management and monitoring at scenes and during transport
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes
Veterinary Technician
Elm Vet Clinic
93 Bull Hill Lane West Haven, CT 06516
05.2006 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Recorded detailed medical history
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Discussed preventative care with clients and increased preventative care by 10%.
- Prepared vaccinations
- Prepared Lab samples
- Filing of charts and paperwork
- Cleaning and restocking of clinic
Veternairy Technician
VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital
Cheshire, CT
04.2014 - 10.2017
- See work history for VCA shoreline
EMT
AMR New Haven
New Haven, CT
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed over 20 calls per day
- Proficient in BLS skills
- Assisted Paramedics
- Performed routine patient care transports to and from facilities
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications such as oxygen.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Administered treatments in various situations with accuracy, safety and speed
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response
EMT
Stratford EMS
Stratford, CT
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Experienced in high call volume 911 healthcare system
- Worked with co-workers to quickly assess and establish patient needs and care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Responded to over 20 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Stabilized serious and critical patients for transport to medical facilities with advanced care teams
- Conveyed information about conditions and field treatments given to medical facility staff
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes
Veterinary Assistant
Guilford Veterinary Hospital
81 Saw Mill Rd. Guilford, CT 06437
02.2013 - 01.2014
- See New Haven Central Veterinary Assistant job description
Veterinary Technician
Snowflake Pet Center
1 Rowe Ave Milford, CT 06460
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted Veterinarian in patient care ranging from routine to surgical
- Administration of medication from intravenously to orally
- Intubation
- Monitoring of anesthesia
- Utilized sterile surgical procedures
- Sterilized surgical equipment and instruments with autoclave
- Performed dental extractions with no peri-osteal elevation, no tooth resection and no bone resection
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
895 Bridgeport Ave. Shelton, CT 06484
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Created finventory list for supplies in hospital
- Tracked supplies and created lists for items to be ordered
- Neurology Patient Care Coordinator
- ICU technician
- Surgical technician and assistant
- Performed intubations
- Administered and Monitored Anesthesia
- Assisted Veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintain unobstructive surgical fields.
- Utilized sterile techniques and procedures
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high temperature and high pressure.
- Administered medications based off calculations of weight and dosage
- Administered medication subcutaneously, intravenously, intramuscular buccally.
- Placed IV catheters
- Placed urinary catheters
- Bandaged wounds
- Performed blood draws
- Ran bloodwork and used multiple different lab equipment
- Performed different types of transfusion
- Performed radiographs
- Assisted with ultrasound
- Created invoices and check out clients
- Provided updates to owners on their pet's condition
- Cleaning and restocking
- Assisted in high risk procedures such and thoracentesis
- Created estimates and reviewed with owners
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant
New Haven Central Hospital
843 State Street New Haven, CT 06511
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment
- Restocked treatment areas and exam rooms
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Oxford Veterinary Hospital
487 Quaker Farms Rd. Oxford, CT 06487
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals
Veterinary Receptionist
Foxon Animal Hospital
981 Foxon Road East Haven, CT 06513
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Managed multi-line telephone system and greeted clients during office visits.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of reception area for professional and inviting atmosphere.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Prepared and maintained master calendar, collecting and disseminating general information.
- Scheduling of appointments and procedures
- Creating of invoices
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Troubleshot copy machines and printers and scheduled service as needed
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
Education
Cardiovascular Technologist
American Institute of Healthcare And Technology
Stratford, CT06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
West Haven High School
2008
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Triaging
- Patient Assessments
- Pre-hospital Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Emergency patient triage
- Medical recordkeeping
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Management
Certification
EMT - B License #016481
CPR Instructor #10160508314
Emergency Medical Services Instructor #1829
Registered Cardiac Sonographer #00131608
Timeline
Echocardiographer
Norwalk Hospital
08.2022 - Current
EMT
Nelson Ambulance
01.2019 - Current
EMT
Norwalk Hospital EMS
10.2015 - Current
Veternairy Technician
VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2017
EMT
AMR New Haven
03.2014 - 11.2016
EMT
Stratford EMS
01.2014 - 10.2016
Veterinary Assistant
Guilford Veterinary Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014
Veterinary Technician
Snowflake Pet Center
09.2012 - 12.2012
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Shoreline Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
08.2010 - 09.2012
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Oxford Veterinary Hospital
04.2009 - 07.2009
Veterinary Assistant
New Haven Central Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2010
Veterinary Technician
Elm Vet Clinic
05.2006 - Current
Veterinary Receptionist
Foxon Animal Hospital
03.2006 - 09.2007
Cardiovascular Technologist
American Institute of Healthcare And Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
West Haven High School