Nicholas Gorden
South Bend,IN
Summary
Certified EMT-B that is continuing education to obtain a paramedic license. Familiarity with patient care and EMS services work well with excellent communication and multitasking skills. Conditioned to endure long hours and busy shifts. Remaining calm under stressful and unfamiliar situations to provide undistracted care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE
Niles, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications per physician instructions or protocol guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with hospital staff upon arrival at the destination facility.
- Transported patients safely to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Operated ambulances safely under emergency conditions while following all traffic laws.
- Performed station chores daily to keep common areas clean.
- Restocked ambulances for oncoming shifts.
- Sanitized ambulance between each patient encounter.
Emergency Room Technician
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
Elkhart, Indiana
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status to nurses.
- Performed sanitization between each patient.
- Maintained BLS certifications
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Collected specimens from patients for further testing.
- Assisted nursing staff in the triage and assessment of incoming patients.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
Facility Manager
Elkhart Parks and Rec
Elkhart, IN
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Seasonal Position at Pierre Moran Pool
- Trained, managed and evaluated performance of lifeguards involved in daily operations.
- Cleaned facilities daily.
- Performed basic first aid on injured patrons.
- Answered questions about facility hours, policies and programs.
- Maintained BLS certifications
- Entrusted with counting and managing facility money and bank drop-offs.
- Took leadership in case of an emergency.
Education
License - Paramedicine
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Certificate - EMT-B
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01-2023
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
Middlebury, IN05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Belmont University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Treatment delivery
- Respiratory assessment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem-solving
- Splinting and bandaging
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Patient transport
- Pre-hospital care
- Trauma care
- Medical terminology
Timeline
EMT-Basic
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
Facility Manager
Elkhart Parks and Rec
05.2023 - 08.2023
License - Paramedicine
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate - EMT-B
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Belmont University