Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Experienced in law enforcement, court documents, communications, patient care, nursing, customer service, critical incident command, and ethics. Professional with two years of practical nursing education, with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Extremely adaptive in fast-paced and life changing situations. Optimistic and empathetic fun-loving personality. Goal is to continue learning and provide exceptional care to patients in their time of need.
Hi, I’m
Sadie Witt
Henning,MN
Summary
Overview
23
Years of personal experience
4
Certification
Work History
Lakewood Health System
Phlebotomist Technician
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Perform EKG's
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Astera Health
Emergency Room Technician
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Grand Arbor/Knute Nelson
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
911 Communications Training Manager
03.2008 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Crisis Management
- Communications Specialist
- Designed training policies and procedures
- Crisis Negotiations
- Page police, fire, ems, utilities, etc
- Instruct CPR and first aid
- Collaborate with agencies throughout the state
- Interview callers
- Exercise composure maintenance during trauma
- Produce internal communications for training projects
- Proofread press releases before publication
- Contributed ideas to concept development, strategic planning and business operations
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
Otter Tail County Sheriff
911 Communications
02.2011 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments
- Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented all details in system
Self Employed
Cosmetologist/Salon Owner
11.2005 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills
- Hair coloring, cutting, styling, waxing, sugaring, manicures, pedicures
- Sanitized and cleaned massage therapy and common rooms
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for routine wear and special events by crafting ideal makeup strategies
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination
- Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments
- Created memorable customer experiences by including special services such as head and neck massages during appointments
- Processed payments by entering sales in register
- Created marketing advertisements to increase sales
- Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments.
Education
Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji, MN
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
12.2024
University Overview
Central Lakes CollegeBrainerd, MN
Continuing Education from Practical Nursing
University Overview
Credits Earned: Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychosocial Nursing, Pharmacology, Medication Calculation, Skills Lab
Alexandria Technical CollegeAlexandria, MN
Continuing Education from Practical Nursing
University Overview
Credits Earned: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Geriatrics, Fundamentals of Nursing, Skills/Clinicals
Alexandria Technical CollegeAlexandria, MN
Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant
University Overview
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Education from General Psychology
University Overview
- Halfway through the course I transferred into the Practical Nursing Program
State of Minnesota Grand Rapids, MN
from Applied And Professional Ethics
University Overview
State of MN contracts this course out to non-profit agencies for instruction on ethics and mental health. This course was completed in 76 course hours and included public speaking, as well as several tests.
Minnesota State Community And Technical CollegeWadena, MN
Associate of Arts from Cosmetology
05.2003
University Overview
Skills
- Communications Expert
- EMT
- BLS CPR
- Coaching and Training
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Documentation Proficiency
- Recruitment
- Staff Education and Training
- Optimist
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Emergency Communications
- Staff Management
- Case Management
- Sanitation
- Documentation Proficiency
Certification
- Registered EMT/Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- BLS Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Body Sugaring Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Lakewood Health System
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Astera Health
05.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Arbor/Knute Nelson
07.2021 - 01.2023
911 Communications
Otter Tail County Sheriff
02.2011 - 05.2013
911 Communications Training Manager
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
03.2008 - 02.2020
Cosmetologist/Salon Owner
Self Employed
11.2005 - 05.2011
Northwest Technical College
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
Central Lakes College
Continuing Education from Practical Nursing
Alexandria Technical College
Continuing Education from Practical Nursing
Alexandria Technical College
Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant
Capella University
Education from General Psychology
State of Minnesota
from Applied And Professional Ethics
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts from Cosmetology
- Registered EMT/Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- BLS Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Body Sugaring Certification
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