Experienced professional with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Adept at diagnosing, monitoring, and treating a wide range of pulmonary and emergency medicine patients. Committed to delivering compassionate care to diverse communities and dedicated to collaborating with teams to ensure the provision of the highest quality medical care possible.
· Administer pre-hospital basic life support, perform thorough physical examinations and gather detailed medical histories to assess acuity and determine appropriate care levels.
· Effectively communicate with EMT partners, registered nurses, physicians, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth transitions of patient care.
· Maintain strict sanitization protocols and ensure fully stocked medical equipment throughout the ambulance.
· Provide transparent and empathetic discourse with patients throughout all treatments and transport stages.
· Performed comprehensive and precise pulmonary function tests, cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests, twelve lead EKG’s, arterial blood gas draws and record vitals on 5-10 patients per shift.
· Adhered to stringent testing procedures, calibration protocols and sterilization of five exam machines, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and cleanliness.
· Proficiently managed and updated over 500 patient medical records using Elation Health.
· Worked closely with Dr. Sager and office staff to support a productive and cooperative work environment.
· Collaborated with over 50 emergency medicine providers to produce detailed and accurate medical charts, including history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam findings, past medical history, and procedure notes.
· Observed and meticulously documented 15-25 patient interactions per shift, employing precise listening, communication and attention to detail.
· Demonstrated proficiency in using the EPIC electronic health record system.
· Managed time effectively in a high-paced environment, ensuring all charting elements were completed within 15 minutes of patient interaction.
6 Time Recipient of Deans Honors of Letters & Sciences