Tammy Lenahan
Harriman,NY
Summary
A seasoned Emergency Medical Technician and Police Communications Dispatcher, I bring a proven track record from Mobile Life Support Services, excelling in critical decision-making and demonstrating unparalleled compassion. Skilled in emergency response and patient care, I've significantly enhanced patient outcomes through expert triage and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Town of Newburgh Emergency Services
Newburgh, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
Police Communications Dispatcher
Village of Monroe Police Dept
Monroe , New York
10.2019 - Current
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Responded to emergency calls routed by automatic distribution system.
- Maintained accurate records of all calls received and actions taken for future reference.
- Analyzed incoming data collected from multiple sources including 911 calls, emails, texts.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies to provide assistance during high priority events or incidents.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure.
- Operated law enforcement communication equipment and NCIC database to facilitate information to department.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by efficiently monitoring public safety field units.
- Conducted research using specialized databases such as NCIC, CLEAN, WACIC.
- Assigned personnel to respond to various incident types such as traffic collisions, medical aid requests, burglaries, disturbances.
EMT-B
Mobile Life Support Services
New Windsor, NY
06.2003 - 05.2021
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assisted in the transport of patients to medical facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Participated in continuing education classes for skills maintenance and professional development.
- Provided pre-hospital care services such as administering oxygen therapy or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in providing quality patient care.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY12-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Accident response
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Condition reporting
- Resuscitation
- Treatment delivery
- Respiratory assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient stabilization
- Direct patient care
- Fracture stabilization
- Vehicle operation
- Airway management
- Disease transmission prevention
- Compassion and empathy
- Allergic reactions
- Behavioral emergencies
- Patient evaluations
- Bleeding control
- Obstetric emergencies
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient triage
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient transport
- Defibrillation use
- Trauma care
- Emergency response
- Triaging
- Oxygen administration
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Splinting and bandaging
- Ambulance driving
- Patient management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Problem-solving
- Poisoning response
- Field patient assessments
- Critical thinking
- Seizure management
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Awards
- EMT provider of the year for 2020
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- RN
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Town of Newburgh Emergency Services
10.2021 - Current
Police Communications Dispatcher
Village of Monroe Police Dept
10.2019 - Current
EMT-B
Mobile Life Support Services
06.2003 - 05.2021
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPR
- RN
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
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