stephen cookston
Trinity,AL
Summary
Dedicated EMT-Basic with extensive experience in EMS, showcasing expertise in vital sign assessment and emergency management. Excelled in high-pressure environments, effectively prioritizing patient care and leveraging critical thinking and compassion to enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in medical recordkeeping and patient assessments, consistently delivering exceptional pre-hospital care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
EMT-Basic
Greg's Ambulance Service
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
EMT-Basic
Prestige Patient Transport
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
EMT-Basic
Puckett EMS
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
Education
Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2007
High School Diploma -
Sequatchie County High School
Dunlap, TN05.2006
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient evaluations
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency management
- Bleeding control
- Emergency patient triage
- Safe driving
- Direct patient care
- Condition assessment
- Ambulance driving
- Patient management
- Supply restocking
- Patient stabilization
- Medication administration
- Medical recordkeeping
- Accident response
- Seizure management
- Medical records management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Vehicle maintenance
- Time management
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Calm under pressure
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Emergency response
- Stress management
- Oxygen administration
- Condition reporting
- Treatment delivery
- Field patient assessments
- Respiratory assessment
- Medical data acquisition
- Scene assessments
- Medical volunteer
- Trauma care
- Environmental emergencies
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Stabilization
- Advanced first aid
- Reporting and documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic trauma life support
- First aid
- Treatment documentation
- Attention to detail
- Prehospital care
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Patient immobilization
- Drug inventory management
- Communication equipment operation
- Rapport building
- Medical equipment usage
- Injury and illness treatment
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Dispatcher communication
- Medical supply replenishment
- Ambulance decontamination
- Patient condition observation
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
Greg's Ambulance Service
08.2023 - 10.2024
EMT-Basic
Prestige Patient Transport
06.2023 - 08.2023
EMT-Basic
Puckett EMS
05.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Sequatchie County High School
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