With extensive training and experience in emergency medical services, honed skills in emergency medical dispatching, patient charting and reporting. Well-versed in maintaining vehicles and medical communication equipment for optimal functionality. Excels in replenishing first aid equipment and supplies with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transporter
Inspira Medical Center Elmer
10.2024 - Current
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers through effective communication skills, contributing to a positive work atmosphere for all parties involved in the transportation process.
Exhibited adaptability under changing conditions by adjusting routes and schedules to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, minimizing disruptions to the delivery process.
Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
EMS INSTRUCTOR-AIDE
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE REGIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER
01.2018 - Current
Delivers comprehensive EMT training courses in accordance with established curriculum guidelines and regulatory requirements
Provides hands-on training in various emergency medical techniques, including but not limited to patient assessment, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), airway management, and basic life support
Demonstrates proper techniques and procedures in simulated emergency scenarios, ensuring that students develop proficiency and confidence in their skills
Conducts assessments, quizzes, and evaluations to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement
Provides constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them achieve their learning objectives and prepare for certification exams
Stays current with advancements in emergency medical procedures, equipment, and regulations, and incorporates relevant updates into training programs
Collaborates with other instructors and healthcare professionals to enhance the quality and effectiveness of training programs
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, performance, and certification status
Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as required.
URGENT CARE TECHNICAN
LOURDES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
01.2014 - 01.2017
Provide direct patient care under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse
Prepare patients for examination and treatment
Take patient histories, vital signs to include pulse, weight/height, temperature, obtain medical history and medication review, prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments in exam rooms
Performs patient charting
Ensures equipment and exam rooms are ready, safe and clean for use
Trained by Lourdes Lab Staff to perform phlebotomy and how to check for quality assurance and quality controls
Under direction, performs electrocardiograms and monitors rhythm strips for changes
Assists Urgent Care Manager in ordering clinical and office supplies and trains new employees including nurses, access interviewers and technicians
Maintains a positive image and provides a family friendly environment.
EMS LIEUTENANT
HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
Under limited supervision, directs and supervises 24-employees both in the station and in the field; performs basic life support in emergency rescue situations; assists in training and prevention duties; and may perform other duties as assigned
Performs all the supply ordering and filing of all the EMS charting and personnel files.
EMGERNCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2011
Drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties
Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care
Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation
Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR (CORPORAL)
GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Shift Supervisor managed 5-10-person shift, responsible for nightly statistics of 911 calls for service, called in extra manpower and overtime when needed, handled quality assurance and quality improvement program for the shift.
PUBLIC SAFTEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
01.2001 - 01.2009
Receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; does related work as required
Tasked with the gathering of information related to medical emergencies, the provision of assistance and instructions by voice, prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services, and the dispatching and support of EMS resources responding.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN-BASIC
MED-TECH HEART TRANSPORT
01.1999 - 01.2001
Drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties
Transports patients from doctor's appointments to health care facilities.
Education
Associates - Health Sciences
Salem County Community College
12.2014
Diploma - undefined
Clearview Regional High School
12.1997
Skills
Strong leadership abilities
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Conflict resolution techniques
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Self Motivation
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Pharmacology
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Supervising students
Relationship Building
Team building
Medical Terminology
Effective Communication
Small Group Instruction
Reliability
Professionalism
Goal Setting
Airway Management
Bleeding control
Obstetrics and gynecology
Seizure Management
Patient Lifting
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emergency vehicle operation
Geriatric Care
Continuing education
Pediatric Care
Accident response
Patient Triage
Supply Restocking
Direct Patient Care
Pre-hospital Care
Patient Transport
Emergency Management
Vital signs monitoring
Medical Recordkeeping
Safe Driving
Patient Stabilization
Vital sign assessment
Patient Assessments
Cardiac monitoring
EMR / EHR
Emergency patient triage
Quality Assurance Controls
Foreign body removal
Vehicle Maintenance
Condition Assessment
Ambulance driving
Patient Management
Patient evaluations
CPR and First Aid
Basic Life Support
Medication Administration
Triaging
Medical Records Management
Critical decision-making skills
Phebotomy
EKG
Commendations
Letter of Commendation, 2003
Additionalexpertise
Search and Rescue Medical Specialist
Shelter / Mass Care Coordinator
Careerexperiences
EMS INSTRUCTOR-AIDE, CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE REGIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER, 2018-01-01, Present, Delivers comprehensive EMT training courses in accordance with established curriculum guidelines and regulatory requirements. Provides hands-on training in various emergency medical techniques, including but not limited to patient assessment, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), airway management, and basic life support. Demonstrates proper techniques and procedures in simulated emergency scenarios, ensuring that students develop proficiency and confidence in their skills. Conducts assessments, quizzes, and evaluations to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement. Provides constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them achieve their learning objectives and prepare for certification exams. Stays current with advancements in emergency medical procedures, equipment, and regulations, and incorporates relevant updates into training programs. Collaborates with other instructors and healthcare professionals to enhance the quality and effectiveness of training programs. Maintains accurate records of student attendance, performance, and certification status. Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as required.
URGENT CARE TECHNICAN, LOURDES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, 2014-01-01, 2017-12-31, Provide direct patient care under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse. Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories, vital signs to include pulse, weight/height, temperature, obtain medical history and medication review, prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments in exam rooms. Performs patient charting. Ensures equipment and exam rooms are ready, safe and clean for use. Trained by Lourdes Lab Staff to perform phlebotomy and how to check for quality assurance and quality controls. Under direction, performs electrocardiograms and monitors rhythm strips for changes. Assists Urgent Care Manager in ordering clinical and office supplies and trains new employees including nurses, access interviewers and technicians. Assists and trained as Access Interviewer. Registers patients, gathers insurance documents, collects required signatures and prepares admission paperwork. Maintains a positive image and provides a family friendly environment.
EMS LIEUTENANT, HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, 2011-01-01, 2013-12-31, Under limited supervision, directs and supervises 24-employees both in the station and in the field; performs basic life support in emergency rescue situations; assists in training and prevention duties; and may perform other duties as assigned. Performs all the supply ordering and filing of all the EMS charting and personnel files.
EMGERNCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC, HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, 2008-01-01, 2011-12-31, Drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties. Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care. Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation. Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR (CORPORAL), GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, 2008-01-01, 2009-12-31, Shift Supervisor managed 5-10-person shift, responsible for nightly statistics of 911 calls for service, called in extra manpower and overtime when needed, handled quality assurance and quality improvement program for the shift.
PUBLIC SAFTEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, GLOUCESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE, 2001-01-01, 2009-12-31, Receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; does related work as required. Tasked with the gathering of information related to medical emergencies, the provision of assistance and instructions by voice, prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services, and the dispatching and support of EMS resources responding.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN-BASIC, MED-TECH HEART TRANSPORT, 1999-01-01, 2001-12-31, Drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties. Transports patients from doctor's appointments to health care facilities.
Personal Information
Title: EMT-B
Volunteer Experience
Harmony Fire Company: Emergency Medical Services, Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1999-01-01, 2006-12-31
Certification
Licensed EMT-B - June 1999
Timeline
Transporter
Inspira Medical Center Elmer
10.2024 - Current
EMS INSTRUCTOR-AIDE
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE REGIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER
01.2018 - Current
URGENT CARE TECHNICAN
LOURDES MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
01.2014 - 01.2017
EMS LIEUTENANT
HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
EMGERNCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC
HARRISON TWP. FIRE DISTRICT- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2011
SHIFT SUPERVISOR (CORPORAL)
GLOUCESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE