Stacy Horte
Wareham,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated healthcare professional with desire to take on new challenges. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare field. Driven, compassionate, hardworking paramedic, with expert assessment skills and treatment management. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Southcoast Health System
Wareham, MA
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals when needed.
- Operated EKG machines, spirometers, glucose meters, and other diagnostic tools.
- Provided outstanding customer service to patients both in-person and over the phone.
- Collaborated closely with office staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Trained new medical assistants in clinic protocols and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment maintenance checks.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and sample collections.
Senior Clinical Assistant/Paramedic
Steward Health Care - Good Samaritan Medical Center
Brockton, MA
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Documented vital signs and health histories.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed venipuncture, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration for patients of all ages.
- Used Meditech to document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Administered 12-lead ECG monitoring.
- Conducted equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Brockton, MA
01.2000 - 07.2016
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Triaged injuries/illnesses through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Patient Care Assistant
Massachusetts Hospital School
Canton, MA
07.1997 - 12.1999
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery for adolescents with physical disabilities.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Emergency Medical Services Training Associates
Norton, MA06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Health Promotion
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.1996
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA06.1992
Skills
- Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
- Patient triage/Ongoing assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimens collection
- Electronic health records
- Wound care
- 12 lead ECG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic Testing
Certification
- EMT-Paramedic/BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Paramedic
Southcoast Health System
12.2021 - Current
Senior Clinical Assistant/Paramedic
Steward Health Care - Good Samaritan Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2021
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2000 - 07.2016
Patient Care Assistant
Massachusetts Hospital School
07.1997 - 12.1999
No Degree - Paramedicine
Emergency Medical Services Training Associates
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/Health Promotion
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
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