Olivia St. Gelais
Watervliet
Summary
Experienced with emergency medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization. Utilizes quick decision-making and efficient treatment strategies to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures ensures high standards of care in critical situations. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 5 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Successfully trained and mentored multiple cohorts of EMT students, ensuring they meet industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and hands-on training techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps
07.2020 - Current
- Maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned
- Maintains ambulance in clean condition and working order. Performs regular routine inspections prior to each shift to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Assist paramedic or nurse with the preparation of advanced life support equipment.
- Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy.
- Identifies potential areas for improved care.
- Provide triage, first aid and/or referral to outside medical providers.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical care and support to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Administered first aid and advanced life support procedures, ensuring patient stability during transport.
Emergency Medical Technician
Colonie Emergency Medical Services
06.2022 - Current
- Maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned
- Maintains ambulance in clean condition and working order. Performs regular routine inspections prior to each shift to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Assist paramedic or nurse with the preparation of advanced life support equipment.
- Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per department policy.
- Identifies potential areas for improved care.
- Provide triage, first aid and/or referral to outside medical providers
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and treatment protocols for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for diverse medical emergencies.
Child Counselor
Colonie Youth Center After School Program
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervises children during activities.
- Help children in preparing homework for school.
- Interacts with parents on a daily basis when their children are picked up at the end of the day.
- Has the ability to resolve conflict between children when a situation may arise.
Seasonal Concession Worker
Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Opening and closing of concession stand.
- Counting of daily inventory.
- Ringing cash transactions.
- Daily interaction with the general public.
- Daily cleaning duties as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05-2021
High School - undefined
Shaker High School
Latham, NY01.2020
Skills
- NYS Emergency Medical Technician
- Has had over 4 years’ experience as a Colonie Police Explorer
- Numerous hours of community service hours
- Proficient in using problem solving skills and innovative approaches in identifying concerns and presenting courses of remedial action
- Strong ability to establish working relationships with diverse groups of people
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literate; Word and Excel; Various social media outlets
- Critical decision-making skills
- Multitasking and organization
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society January 2020- May 2021
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Hazmat Operations certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Colonie Emergency Medical Services
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps
07.2020 - Current
Child Counselor
Colonie Youth Center After School Program
08.2018 - 01.2021
Seasonal Concession Worker
Town of Colonie Parks and Recreation Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School - undefined
Shaker High School
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University At Albany
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
AWARDS
Community Service Award, Advisors Award, Volunteer of the year 2021 at Clifton Park EMS