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Rebecca Shepherd

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Certified entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with a strong educational background. Skilled in assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly adept at learning processes associated with emergency services, this professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations with precision and efficiency.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT-Basic IV

AMR
02.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.

EMT-Basic IV

Legacy EMS
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

EMT-Basic IV

Apex Paramedics
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.

Physical Therapy Technician

Dynamic Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Backed up reception by answering telephones and assisting clients
  • Prepared for upcoming patients' treatments by cleaning machines, equipment and rooms
  • Supported treatment plans by administering prescribed interventions
  • Instructed patients through wide variety of exercises to ensure patient safety and success
  • Prepared patient charts and files for upcoming appointments
  • Ensured safety and cleanliness of gym area and treatment rooms

Education

No Degree - Paramedicine

Saint Anthony's Paramedic Program
Colorado Springs
03-2026

Certificate - Emergency Medical Services

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023

High School -

Colorado Connections Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2012

Skills

  • Critical care assistance
  • Team leadership
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Attentive listening
  • Collaborative team member
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Emergency medical response
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Strategic decision-making abilities
  • Emergency response driving

Certification

  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
  • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers - American Red Cross

Contact

4570 Debonair Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Timeline

EMT-Basic IV

AMR
02.2025 - Current

EMT-Basic IV

Legacy EMS
07.2024 - 02.2025

EMT-Basic IV

Apex Paramedics
12.2023 - 04.2024

Physical Therapy Technician

Dynamic Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 12.2023

High School -

Colorado Connections Academy

No Degree - Paramedicine

Saint Anthony's Paramedic Program

Certificate - Emergency Medical Services

Pikes Peak State College

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