Samantha Youngs
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking EMT-Basic position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Allina Health EMS
St. Peter, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
Army National Guard MN
Appleton, MN
02.2018 - Current
- Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Reported defects, damage and accidents to proper personnel.
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Emergency Medical Technician
City Of St. James
St. James, MN
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- 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.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Fire Fighter
City Of Mankato
Mankato, MN
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on weekly basis.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Manager
Caribou Coffee And Bagels
Mankato, MN
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mankato East High School
Mankato, MN06.2019
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Ambulance driving
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Direct Patient Care
- Leadership
- Relationship-Building
- Community Relations
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR - American Heart Association Certified
- FF1 - Firefighter 1
- FF2 - Firefighter 2
- Hazmat
- Extractor 1
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Allina Health EMS
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
City Of St. James
10.2020 - 06.2022
Fire Fighter
City Of Mankato
01.2020 - 06.2022
Manager
Caribou Coffee And Bagels
08.2019 - 06.2021
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
Army National Guard MN
02.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Inver Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Mankato East High School
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