Nicholas Savage
Ronkonkoma,New York
Summary
Aspiring Physician Assistant Gained knowledge of medical terminology, and human anatomy to provide quality healthcare to patients. Developed communication skills to aid patients better. Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Maintains current AHA CPR and AED certification
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergecy Room Intern
Patient and Family Centered Care
Manhassett , NY
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Acted as a liaison between patients and medical staff, providing empathetic support and clear communication
- Rounded on patients to address and escalate any complaints or concerns they may have
- Assisted in resolving issues and ensuring smooth communication between patients, families, and hospital staff
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient care
- Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during their hospital stay.
EMS and Firefighting
Ronkonkoma Fire Department
2023.11 - 2024.03
- Assists with firefighting operations including hose line deployment, water supply, and structural firefighting
- Inspects, cleans, maintains, and repairs firefighting and EMS equipment
- Performs vehicle checks and maintenance to ensure operational readiness before calls
- Ensures ambulance tablets are up to date and ready to be used.
Server
Uncle Joes Resturaunt and Pizzeria
2018.08 - 2023.09
- Served customers in a high-volume restaurant, consistently providing friendly and courteous service
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure orders were prepared promptly and accurately
- Upsold specials and desserts to increase average check
- Maintained a clean and organized work station and proactively wiped down tables to ensure customer comfort
- Demonstrated an ability to remember orders and accurately record customer orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York2024-05
EMT-B Certification, State ID: 521984 - EMT School
Suffolk County EMS, Ronkonkoma Fire Department
Ronkonkoma, NY2024-05
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY2020-06
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
- Maintains current AHA CPR and AED certification
- Certified in administering Naloxone
- Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Communication: Acted as a liaison between patients and medical staff, providing empathetic support and clear communication; developing communication skills
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient care
- Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during their hospital stay
- Assists with firefighting operations including hose line deployment, water supply, and structural firefighting
- Knowledge of Safety and Compliance: Inspects, cleans, maintains, and repairs firefighting and EMS equipment
- Ensures ambulance tablets are up to date and ready to be used
- Patient Lifting
- Respiratory assessment
- Patient Triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Transport
- Patient Stabilization
- Safe Driving
- Patient, vital sign, and scene Assessments
- Critical decision-making skills
- Medication Administration
- Ambulance driving
- Supply Restocking
- Direct/Indirect Patient Care
- Medical emergencies
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Seizure Management
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
EMT, Certification Number:521984
Naloxone Certified
AHA BLS Provider Certified
Accomplishments
- Hofstra's Provost List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Hofstra's Dean's List: Fall 2022
References
- Cynthia Vardaro, Program Manager ED, Cvardaro@Northwell.edu
- Gary Stadler, EMT Instructor, Ronkonkoma Fire Department EMS Shift Coordinator, Paramedic, gpstadler@gmail.com
Timeline
Emergecy Room Intern
Patient and Family Centered Care
2024.01 - 2024.08
EMS and Firefighting
Ronkonkoma Fire Department
2023.11 - 2024.03
Server
Uncle Joes Resturaunt and Pizzeria
2018.08 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Hofstra University
EMT-B Certification, State ID: 521984 - EMT School
Suffolk County EMS, Ronkonkoma Fire Department
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School North
EMT, Certification Number:521984
Naloxone Certified
AHA BLS Provider Certified
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