Stephanie Van Zandt
Fredericksburg,United States
Summary
United States Air Force veteran. Experienced senior paramedic with superior emergency management skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 9 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Self-motivated, goal oriented, efficient and organized.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter/ Medic
Charles City Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated problem solving in high risk and high stress situations
- Delivered advanced life support to patients
- Conducted a wide variety of patient assessments and treatments including but not limited to, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and intubation
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
Medic
Petersburg Fire Department
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Fire Fighter Medic
Fredericksburg Fire Department
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Reduced response times to emergencies by effectively coordinating with dispatch and other first responders.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Medic
Spostylvania County Volunteer Fire Department
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Saved many lives in the years served by administering first aid and artificial respiration to those affected by trauma, smoke or burns.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
- Completed continual training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans.
Education
EMT-I -
Associates: Emergency Care
Stafford, VA01.2014
Skills
- Fire containment
- Safety and security
- Triaging
- Trauma assessments
- Lifesaving measures
- Ambulance transport
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- IV and medication administration
- Inventory Control
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
Certification
- ACLS, 2019, REMS - Fredericksburg, VA
- ICS-100, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-200, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-400, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-700, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-800, 2013, Online Certifications
- Fire 1, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- Fire 2, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- HAZMAT, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- Vehicle Rescue, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- EMT-B, 2011, SVRS - Spotsylvania VA
Timeline
Fire Fighter/ Medic
Charles City Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Medic
Petersburg Fire Department
07.2015 - 09.2018
Fire Fighter Medic
Fredericksburg Fire Department
09.2013 - 07.2015
Medic
Spostylvania County Volunteer Fire Department
01.2011 - 04.2015
EMT-I -
Associates: Emergency Care
- ACLS, 2019, REMS - Fredericksburg, VA
- ICS-100, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-200, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-400, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-700, 2013, Online Certifications
- ICS-800, 2013, Online Certifications
- Fire 1, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- Fire 2, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- HAZMAT, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- Vehicle Rescue, Fire Academy - Caroline, VA
- EMT-B, 2011, SVRS - Spotsylvania VA
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