Stacey Dalton
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician/EMT
Belleville Memorial Hospital
Belleville , IL
2012.09 - Current
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, drawing blood.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Used wheelchairs to transport patients around facility and to and from vehicles.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
Belleville , IL
2016.04 - 2018.06
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
- Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
Waterloo IL2003-05
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILSkills
- Patient Transport
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- EMT
- Airway Management
- Sanitizing procedures
- Basic life support certified
- Medical sample collection
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
- Taking and tracking vital signs
Accomplishments
- Recognized by the AHA for saving a man's life.
- 2 time recipient of the service excellence award.
- Preceptor for new employees.
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. Especially my nieces and nephew.
Timeline
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
2016.04 - 2018.06
Emergency Room Technician/EMT
Belleville Memorial Hospital
2012.09 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waterloo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Southwestern Illinois College
Similar Profiles
Taylor JesterTaylor Jester
Student Nurse Technician at Belleville Memorial HospitalStudent Nurse Technician at Belleville Memorial Hospital
Deanna BurnsDeanna Burns
Surgical Technologist at Jerseyville Community HospitalSurgical Technologist at Jerseyville Community Hospital
Riley KenneyRiley Kenney
Nurse Extern at Memorial Hospital BellevilleNurse Extern at Memorial Hospital Belleville