Nicole Carter
Townsend,Ma
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Technician well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 34 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
1825
1825
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Technician
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Consistently provided high-quality care under pressure, successfully managing multiple priorities during critical situations and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients'' emotional well-being while providing compassionate care under challenging circumstances.
- Proactively identified potential complications by closely observing patients for signs of clinical deterioration, alerting medical staff as needed.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed advanced diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood draws that contributed to prompt diagnosis of life-threatening conditions.
- Mentored new hires through hands-on training sessions, fostering a supportive learning environment for team growth and development.
Paramedic
Townsend Fire-ems Department
11.200 - 06.2020
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
Injury Prevention Specialist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
04.2018 - Current
- Provided practical demonstrations during workshops, reinforcing key principles of safe transportation for children of all ages.
- Promoted best practices among fellow technicians through ongoing collaboration and sharing of resources or experiences.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, helping track progress and identify areas for improvement within the program.
- Educated parents and caregivers on best practices for child passenger safety, resulting in increased knowledge and confidence.
- Reduced the risk of injury in accidents by providing tailored recommendations for car seat selection, positioning, and installation.
- Developed instructional materials to simplify complex concepts related to child passenger safety for diverse audiences.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic Certificate
Mass Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA05.1997
Skills
- Intubation Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Response
- Sedation monitoring
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- CPR/AED
- Patient support
Timeline
Critical Care Technician
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Injury Prevention Specialist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
04.2018 - Current
No Degree - Paramedic Certificate
Mass Bay Community College
Paramedic
Townsend Fire-ems Department
11.200 - 06.2020
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