Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
Emergency Medical Technician
Virtua Health System (Lourdes Healthcare)
Gloucester City, NJ
12.2016 - 01.2019
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
Emergency Room Technician
Virtua Health System ( Lourdes Health Care )
Browns Mills, NJ
03.2017 - 07.2017
Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keansburg High School
Keansburg, NJ
06-1997
Skills
Emergency vehicle operation
Vital signs monitoring
Emergency patient triage
Airway management
Calm under pressure
Resuscitation
Respiratory assessment
Condition reporting
Accomplishments
Superstorm Sandy Award 2012
Assisted with Middletown Township OEM to answer calls and help relocate residents to higher ground before Superstorm Sandy started and then helped with recovery efforts after the storm
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) at Hackensack Meridian Health / JFK Medical CenterCertified Home Health Aide (CHHA) at Hackensack Meridian Health / JFK Medical Center