Sterling King
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with five years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Currently taking an Advanced EMT course to better my knowledge and patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Associated Ambulance Authority
05.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
Pharmacy Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
Pharmcy Technician
Southpark Pharmacy
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX05.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre-hospital Care
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
07.2022 - 04.2024
Pharmcy Technician
Southpark Pharmacy
07.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Associated Ambulance Authority
05.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Clarendon College
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