Jessica Julson
Gales Ferry,CT
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic(nursing equivalent) offering 15+ years of experience handling medical emergencies and patients from all walks of life. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and vitals monitoring. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Staff Paramedic
Parexel
New Haven, CT
09.2022 - Current
- Ensures that protocols are conducted according to requirements utilizing multiple techniques and procedures: collects, measures, and processes human biological samples for lab analysis.
- Monitors and records adverse advents with provision of basic first aid and nursing support activities.
- Preforms electronic and diagnostic measurements on 20 to 50 participants per day.
- Provides instructions and support to 20 to 30 research participants per study.
- Functions independently and within various teams to assist in execution, monitoring, and recording of all studies.
- Improved patient satisfaction through empathetic communication skills that promoted trust between staff and their patients
Paramedic
American Medical
New Haven , CT
04.2007 - 01.2023
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Executed 8 to 12 emergency call in 12 hour shift.
Paramedic Educator
Yale University, Safety Net
New Haven, CT
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Scheduled appointments with research participants over phone and through email.
- Provided expertise for clinical support and services.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked with patients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Actively listened to patients requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
- Evaluated 4 to 6 patients every 8 hour shift through Yale Emergency Department.
Paramedic Health Educator
Yale University, P.R.I.D.E
New Haven, CT
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Evaluated patients home for safety concerns, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Optimized new patients training on home equipment and procedures to maximize home safety.
- Worked with 5 to 10 patients per day in Emergency Department to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Recommended measures to help protect patients from potentially hazardous home methods, processes and materials.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients , handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Study Abroad Stirling University
Stirling, Scotland, UKBachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2005
Skills
- Medical History Recording
- Patient Assessments
- Teamwork
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Support and Assistance
- Patient advocacy during care
Timeline
Clinical Research Staff Paramedic
Parexel
09.2022 - Current
Paramedic Educator
Yale University, Safety Net
01.2020 - 09.2021
Paramedic Health Educator
Yale University, P.R.I.D.E
08.2016 - 01.2018
Paramedic
American Medical
04.2007 - 01.2023
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Study Abroad Stirling University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh