Shana Silver
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable paramedic with exceptional background over 15 years handling intensive clinical environments. Quality-driven and safety-oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Experienced in collaborating across disciplines to support patient needs and enhance care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Extender
Thrive Emerge
Columbia, MD
06.2021 - Current
- Participate in clinical medication management appointments to assist with data collection, case formulation and case management
- Conduct clinical consults with referring physicians to clarify issues and gather patient information
- Order, interpret, and record clinical tests and evaluations
- Participate in regular physician meetings to ensure that all patient-related case management tasks are completed
- Meet with patients to discuss laboratory findings and the need for further evaluation or treatment
- Assist in the assessment and management of self-harm risk
- Participate in and conduct research for weekly trainings on standard mental health treatment and assessment
- Evaluate new patients using standard psychiatric scoring tools.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
Napa, CA
03.2017 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls, assessed patient condition and made critical care decisions quickly
- Document all patient care, assessments, and treatment in a timely manner
- Coordinate prehospital care to provide a superlative patient experience
- Safely operate fleet vehicles in accordance with local protocols.
Deputy Captain
Baca Grande Emergency Services
Crestone, CO
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for performing, directing, and supervising activities of the fire station including emergency calls, inspection, training, and support functions
- Oversaw and coordinated restocking and examination of equipment, to ensure compliance with departmental maintenance standards
- Wrote and submitted proposals and grants for new equipment, equipment maintenance, and department funding
- Implemented and organized community outreach programs including junior firefighters, mitigation projects, CPR and first aid classes
- Maintained the standards and integrity of a rural fire department.
Medication Manager
Thrive Emerge
Columbia, MD
03.2007 - 03.2020
- Designed and managed medication allocation division of the company
- Addressed patient concerns regarding efficacy and effectiveness of pharmacological prescriptions
- Facilitated communication between patients and lead physicians
- Researched new treatments and methods to improve level of care provided by lead physicians
- Interviewed, trained and provided guidance for new hires.
Medical Assistant
Mt Tam Orthopedics
Larkspur, CA
09.2012 - 02.2017
- Assessed and document patient vitals, current injuries, and treatments
- Interfaced between hospitals, outpatient care centers, and home care
- Applied and removed dressing, splints, casts, and sutures
- Provided education to patients on orthopedic treatments and outcomes.
Emergency Medical Technician
Sports Plus
Pleasanton, CA
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided preventative and emergency medical care for athletes during athletic events
- Educated patients, parents, and coaches on preventative care and treatments
- Conducted trauma assessments of patients to determine necessary level of care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Life Star Response
Halethorpe, MD
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided medical care to patients during transport including monitoring vital signs
- Maintained and restocked equipment and medical supplies
- Initiated medical interventions as dictated by patient care protocols
- Operated fleet radio to relay information between patient care facilities.
Education
Paramedic -
Napa Valley College
Bachelors of Science, Biology -
University of Maryland
Certified Emergency Medical Technician -
Anne Arundel Community College
Skills
- Field patient assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Accountability
- Physical assessments
- Patient-focused care
- Quick problem solver
- Patient Management
- Emergency Diagnostics
Certification
- Paramedic License- NREMT - 2018, California - 2018, Colorado - 2019
- Basic Life Support Certified - 2011
- Advanced Life Support Certified - 2016
- Pediatric Life Support Certified - 2017
- International Trauma Life Support Certified - 2017
Activities
- Fidos For Freedom, Therapy Dog Program Volunteer, Achieved the level of 'Therapy Dog' for my pet through rigorous training in temperament and obedience, Utilized therapy dog to provide therapeutic support for terminally ill patients at hospitals and treatment facilities
- Interventional Radiology Department of Mary Washington Hospital, Intern, Observed non-invasive surgical procedures within interventional radiology department, Shadowed surgeons, nurses, and diagnosticians during patient care
- Howard Community College, Intramural Soccer, Played soccer at a competitive college level, Learned to participate in a team to reach a common goal
Timeline
Clinical Extender
Thrive Emerge
06.2021 - Current
Deputy Captain
Baca Grande Emergency Services
11.2019 - 09.2021
Paramedic
American Medical Response
03.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mt Tam Orthopedics
09.2012 - 02.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Sports Plus
09.2012 - 12.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
Life Star Response
02.2012 - 08.2012
Medication Manager
Thrive Emerge
03.2007 - 03.2020
Paramedic -
Napa Valley College
Bachelors of Science, Biology -
University of Maryland
Certified Emergency Medical Technician -
Anne Arundel Community College
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