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SAMANTHA COLON

Hammonton

Summary

A certified EMT of over 8 years with a passion for helping others and standing for exceptional clinical and patient relations skills. As an EMT, I have hands-on knowledge in handling medical emergencies and complications due to chronic/severe illness that include but not limited to: diabetes, strokes, cardiac arrests, respiratory emergencies, fractures/traumatic injuries such as falls or MVA’s. As my time as an EMT, I have gained experience in both 911 and interfacility transport settings. I also have gained some experience in the Hospital setting as well as a Patient care technician assisting patients with incontinence care, obtaining vitals, taking blood drawers, bladder scans and ekgs. I am currently in school and have obtained my Associate in Health Sciences wanting to eventually gain a bachelors degree and pursue a career in healthcare . I want to find a career that I can learn and grow in my skills set and to continue to advance my career!

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT-Basic

Atlanticare
Hammonton
09.2025 - Current

911 and Interfacility transport

Events such as football games triaging patients and initiating care

  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness for emergency calls at all times.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
  • Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families.

Patient Care Technician (certified to draw blood/ take EKG’s)

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Support nursing staff in taking care of patients
  • Answering call lights
  • Incontinence care
  • Obtain vitals
  • Bladder scans
  • Ekg’s
  • Obtain blood drawers (labs)
  • Obtain blood sugar checks

Emergency medical technician

Inspira Health Network
07.2020 - 08.2022

911 and Interfacility transport

  • Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stability during transport.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patients to assess conditions and prioritize interventions effectively.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance response times and improve overall efficiency of operations.
  • Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on best practices in pre-hospital care and emergency response protocols.
  • 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.

Emergency medical technician

On Time Ambulance
Egg Harbor City, NJ
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Comfort and reassure patients.
  • Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.

Customer service associate

Wawa
Hammonton, NJ
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and cutting boards. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers, usually manager assigned me this task for overnights and early morning shifts.
  • Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
  • Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks when working in the corner and coffee area.
  • Make sure all product is within code and record and dispose of any product that does not meet standards.
  • Working knowledge of all areas of the store including back stock and cooler. In addition also know how to record and scan out spoilage was also assigned this by the manager on duty to help at busier times
  • Reported to manager when product was getting low and also when out of product so they can get it before they came into store (I did this as common courtesy to help the store out )
  • Follow Wawa checklist to ensure we are ready for peak times ( fully equipped and areas stocked )
  • Worked all shifts including overnights : so very knowledgeable on drops , at what times and how much to prepare for each day part based on business

Burger king general manager (atlantic county)

Cape Atlantic Holdings, LLC
Somers Point, NJ
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Count money and make bank deposits.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations. Call customers or email them to handle any complaints that came thru via surveys making sure they come back and to make up for their unpleasant experience.
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
  • Count inventory and order based on store needs using a build to guide. Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records. maintain waste throughout each day part by recording and reviewing results. Coming up with a plan based on findings.
  • Serve food safe by monitoring temperature of both equipment and product to ensure customers always have a great experience.
  • Conduct travel paths by greeting customers and walking not only around the store front to back but also outside. Record findings, discuss with team and have any issues
  • Solves such as trash outside, dirty bathrooms, dining room or kitchen area. Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  • Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service. Conduct orientation with new hires and train them with instructional videos and also hands on. Follow up with them to ensure they understand everything they are asked to do.

Education

Associates degree - Health Sciences

Atlantic Cape Community College
Hamilton Township, NJ
12.2021

High School Diploma - Advanced placement/honors

Hammonton High School
Hammonton, NJ
06.2010

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Great communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Work Ethic
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Medical terminology
  • Positive Attitude
  • Highly motivated
  • Passion for helping others

Certification

  • EMT-B NJ expires: 06/2024
  • CPR AHA expires 02/2024

Timeline

EMT-Basic

Atlanticare
09.2025 - Current

Patient Care Technician (certified to draw blood/ take EKG’s)

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Emergency medical technician

Inspira Health Network
07.2020 - 08.2022

Emergency medical technician

On Time Ambulance
07.2018 - 01.2020

Customer service associate

Wawa
04.2018 - 01.2019

Burger king general manager (atlantic county)

Cape Atlantic Holdings, LLC
10.2014 - 03.2018

Associates degree - Health Sciences

Atlantic Cape Community College

High School Diploma - Advanced placement/honors

Hammonton High School
SAMANTHA COLON