Shauna Smith
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Certified, advanced-level Emergency Medical Technician with an educational background adept at learning procedures associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses emergency situations. Dependable, team-oriented, leader, 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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Trauma Paramedic
Atrium Health
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to pediatric patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Triage of patients upon arrival to the pediatric emergency department
- Responsibility of team-focused patient assignments, along with solo patient assignments.
- Accessing indwelling port-a-caths.
- Delivery of various medications via IV, IM, IN, IO, G Tube, Port, Central Line, Nebulizer.
- Dressing wounds along with stabilizing and splinting fractures.
- Obtained and performed POC lab orders.
- Precepting new employees.
- Member of the disaster management response team.
- Assisted with interviews of prospective new hires.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, their family members, and caregivers.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Lead Security Officer/EMT Paramedic
Acts Retirement Life Communities Matthews Glen
10.2016 - Current
- Monthly scheduling and assuring coverage for unexpected staff shortages supporting 12hr shifts on set 2-2-3 rotation provided 24/7
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Assisting with emergency management planning and appropriate response
- Evaluate resident vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers, nursing staff, and family members to facilitate efficient resident care.
- Collaborate with Wellness staff, ILU nursing staff, Home Health, OBT and WBC nursing staff to communicate resident needs and provide appropriate care and assist with ongoing resident care plans
- Provide continuing education for staff of 20 EMT's in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care to maintain certification requirements.
- Serve as liaison between emergency medical response departments and other city departments, public organizations, and private agencies for over 18yrs
- Greet diverse array of over 100 guests per day, professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversee daily monitoring and patrol of 27 buildings, grounds, and work sites on foot and also while operating company vehicles.
- Inspect suspicious activities and monitor premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Educating residents on securing personal goods against robbery, vandalism, illegal entry, and fraudulent activities.
- Reviewing both security camera footage and live feeds to identify trespassers and possible suspicious activity.
- Detailed documentation of property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, and unusual incidences.
- Collaborating with law enforcement in cases of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials.
- Educate offenders of rule infractions and violations and verbally evict violators from premises.
- Educate community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Inspect buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Direct evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Conduct thorough tests and inspections of fire suppression equipment and tools to maintain preparedness for any type of possible situation.
EMT/ Firefighter and Training Captain
Allens Crossroads VFD
03.2004 - 09.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Develop and maintained rapport with coworkers and surrounding fire departments
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Oversee equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educate public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Respond to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Remove individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drive and operate engine/pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspect buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Train fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Notify emergency dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Assess active fires, relaying scene size-up while acting as incident command, and consulting with corresponding agencies, i.e. Fire Marshal Office, Law Enforcement, CSX, Hazmat, and other investigative bodies, to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Prepare incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Conduct thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of incident.
- Provide station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Inspect alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
EMT Paramedic
Union EMS
09.2007 - 10.2017
- Safety and prevention education for community
- Evaluation of patient vital signs and status to determine care needs and treatment
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Use of advanced cardiac monitoring and basic use of AED and training of same
- IV, IO, IM, SQ, Portacath, and Central Line therapies and medication administration
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triage patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegate tasks to better provide treatment to maximize patient outcome.
- Proficient in advanced airway support including, but not limited to, insertion of endotracheal tubes, gastrointestinal tubes, surgical cricothyrotomy and needle cricothyrotomy.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Ability to communicate with patients in a high stress environment to calmly and efficiently treat minor and or life threatening injuries.
- Ability to deescalate emotionally heightened situations.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Command mass casualty incidents collaborating with a multitude of diverse agencies to ensure a safe and manageable scene.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Advanced cardiac and airway monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment
- Lead Paramedic
- Assisting in EMT new hire training and vetting processes.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Accurate and detailed documentation of incident and patient care
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC08-2026
EMS Instructor - Emergency Medical Technology
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC09.2021
CPR Instructor - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC09.2020
Hazmat Responder - Hazardous Materials Response
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe NC01.2020
IFSAC Firefighter II - Firefighter
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe NC12.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC01.2017
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC06.2012
Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Emergency Medical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe NC05.2005
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Marshville, NC06.1998
Skills
- Administrative Duties
- Effective Working Relationships
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Adaptable and Flexible
- EMR Systems
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Pre-Hospital Care
- In Hospital Emergency Department Care
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Organizational Improvements
Timeline
Pediatric Trauma Paramedic
Atrium Health
04.2023 - Current
Lead Security Officer/EMT Paramedic
Acts Retirement Life Communities Matthews Glen
10.2016 - Current
EMT Paramedic
Union EMS
09.2007 - 10.2017
EMT/ Firefighter and Training Captain
Allens Crossroads VFD
03.2004 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
South Piedmont Community College
EMS Instructor - Emergency Medical Technology
Davidson County Community College
CPR Instructor - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Davidson County Community College
Hazmat Responder - Hazardous Materials Response
South Piedmont Community College
IFSAC Firefighter II - Firefighter
South Piedmont Community College
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
South Piedmont Community College
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Basic - Emergency Medical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
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