Sarah Bettinger
Richmond,VA
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System, Emergency Department
2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record system.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health Systems - Medical Respiratory ICU
2020 - 2022
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks and activities in critical situations.
- Maintained and organized medical supplies for efficient workflow in the unit.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Sanitäterin
Deutchez Rotez Kreuz
Kassel, Hessen, Germany
2016 - 2020
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Conducted assessments to determine medical needs of patients in crisis situations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Richmond Ambulance Authority
Richmond, VA
2010 - 2016
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for medical assistance.
- Provided patient care during transport to medical facilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for effective patient management.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Emergency Medical Technician
Chesterfield Fire And Emergency Medical Services
Chesterfield, Virginia
2008 - 2013
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Cashier
Ukrops Supermarkets
Midlothian, VA
2008 - 2010
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at checkout stations.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Richmond, VA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Cosby High School
Chesterfield, VA01-2010
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records documentation
- First aid training
- Vital signs assessment
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- IV insertion
- Infection prevention
- Emergency response
- Basic life support
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Time management
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System, Emergency Department
2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health Systems - Medical Respiratory ICU
2020 - 2022
Sanitäterin
Deutchez Rotez Kreuz
2016 - 2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Richmond Ambulance Authority
2010 - 2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Chesterfield Fire And Emergency Medical Services
2008 - 2013
Cashier
Ukrops Supermarkets
2008 - 2010
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Cosby High School