Sarah Gwaltney
Sidney,IA
Summary
Dedicated and focused emergency medical professional bringing expertise in emergent injury assessment, treatment and patient care. Excellent aptitude for building patient rapport to mitigate stress and deliver efficient treatment. Proven history of sound judgement and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Shenandoah Ambulance Service
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Paramedic
Atchison Holt Ambulance District
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Emergency Medical Technician
Shenandoah Ambulance Service
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Evaluate patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Communicate with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
- Administer CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments
- Assist with lifting and moving patients
- Follow all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care
- Respond to 911 calls for medical emergencies
- Handle patient transfers from one medical facility to another
Emergency Medical Technician
Atchison Holt Ambulance District
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
EMT Firefighter
Braddyville Fire And Rescue
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Lay hose lines and operate nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers
- Maintain tools and fire vehicles
- Check all equipment after calls to determine functionality
- Answer to emergency situations quickly and assess conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation
- Collaborate with other emergency personnel when responding to accident, fire and medical scenes
- Administer emergency treatment and medical care to people injured and/or sick
Train Operator
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit
10.2011 - 09.2020
- Monitored console and radio communications
- Observed and detected problems with passengers, hazards on the track, stations, and trains
- Trained to evacuate a train safely, render first aid to passengers, and use fire extinguishers
- Maintained logs of unusual circumstances and the actions taken
- Used a multitude of communications devices including public address system, two-way radios and emergency telephones
- Responsible for safe operations of trains with passengers and within the rail yards
Education
Paramedic -
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA10.2022
Emergency Medical Technology - undefined
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA11.2020
Fire Science - undefined
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA12.2002
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Condition Observation
- Triaging
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Patient Management
- CPR
- Advanced life support
Certification
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT Level)
- FEMA
- Severe Weather Spotter
- EMS Provider Resilience
- Mandatory Reporter
- EMS Instructor
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic
Shenandoah Ambulance Service
11.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Atchison Holt Ambulance District
11.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Atchison Holt Ambulance District
07.2023 - 10.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Shenandoah Ambulance Service
01.2021 - 11.2024
EMT Firefighter
Braddyville Fire And Rescue
10.2020 - 06.2022
Train Operator
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit
10.2011 - 09.2020
Emergency Medical Technology - undefined
Iowa Western Community College
Fire Science - undefined
Los Medanos College
- NREMT - National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT Level)
- FEMA
- Severe Weather Spotter
- EMS Provider Resilience
- Mandatory Reporter
- EMS Instructor
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Paramedic -
Iowa Western Community College
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