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Sarah DeGrave

Harrisburg,IL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Commended individual highly knowledgeable of medical terminology and emergency medical codes. Proven record of providing prompt responses to medical emergencies. Offers technical skills to accurately complete documentation and paperwork due to the highly maintained documentation and record keeping at all of my medical related fields. Dependable effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Johnson County Ambulance
09.2012 - 07.2017
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
  • Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
  • 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.
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
  • Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
  • Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
  • Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
  • Assisted admitting and billing personnel to obtain and record patient vital statistics and establish necessity for medical transportation.

Patient Safety Sitter

Harrisburg Medical Center, Mulberry Center
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
  • Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy.
  • Performed daily bedside rounds to check on patient status, well-being, and pain levels.
  • Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
  • Checked patient vital signs, weight and pain levels for documentation purposes.
  • Checked patient rooms for adequate linens and supplies and restocked as necessary.

Phlebotomist

Heartland Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

EMS Dispatcher

MedForce
10.2012 - 06.2016
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Sales Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 03.2012
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Education

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, IL
05.2000

Skills

  • Medical Data Acquisition
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Scene Assessments
  • First Aid
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Management
  • Health Care System
  • Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Emotional Support
  • Medication Assistance
  • Infection Control
  • Work Coordination
  • Precautionary Measures
  • Venipuncture Procedures
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Blood Pressure Measurement
  • Injury and Illness Treatment
  • Documentation
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Heartland Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2016

Patient Safety Sitter

Harrisburg Medical Center, Mulberry Center
03.2015 - 09.2016

EMS Dispatcher

MedForce
10.2012 - 06.2016

Emergency Medical Technician

Johnson County Ambulance
09.2012 - 07.2017

Sales Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 03.2012

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Shawnee Community College

High School Diploma -

Harrisburg High School
Sarah DeGrave