Sheena Palmoore
Cordova,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-A
Amerimed Medical Service
Memphis, TN
12.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
EMT-A
FirstCare Ambulance
Memphis, TN
07.2012 - 01.2023
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
EMT-Intermediate
St. Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Insurance Verification Specialist
Centennial Medical Center
Frisco, TX
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
- Chased insurance companies to achieve accurate and timely payments.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Trained new staff on current, correct insurance verification procedures.
Medical Assistant
UT Medical Group
Memphis, TN
11.2004 - 05.2009
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
The Healthcare Institute
Memphis, TN12.2022
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05.2011
Technical Certificate - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Memphis05.2004
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Treatment Center Communication
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Patient Admission
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Patient Management
Timeline
EMT-A
Amerimed Medical Service
12.2019 - Current
EMT-Intermediate
St. Francis Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2016
EMT-A
FirstCare Ambulance
07.2012 - 01.2023
Insurance Verification Specialist
Centennial Medical Center
09.2009 - 07.2012
Medical Assistant
UT Medical Group
11.2004 - 05.2009
Diploma - Practical Nursing
The Healthcare Institute
Technical Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Technical Certificate - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College