Taylor Dodd
Collinsville
Summary
Emergency medical professional with strong expertise in providing critical care and life-saving interventions. Proven ability to perform well in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing circumstances, and focused on achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Known for reliability, quick decision-making, and calm demeanor under stress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Pedistat Pediatric Urgent Care
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized urgent care, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency situations.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Conducted interventions such as breathing treatments.
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the development and execution of realistic training scenarios simulating battlefield injuries, honing both individual proficiencies and collective teamwork capabilities within the unit.
- Served as a trusted advisor for unit leaders on healthcare-related matters, leveraging medical expertise to promote informed decision-making during critical situations.
- Ensured the proper handling of sensitive medical information by adhering to strict privacy regulations and maintaining detailed patient records.
- Contributed to the overall health of unit members through conducting routine medical evaluations, immunizations, and preventive healthcare measures.
- performed blood transfusions, collected routine blood draws, and also performed minor procedures.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment, and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment for junior medics through active mentorship and constructive feedback, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions to non-medical personnel on essential first aid skills and emergency response techniques.
- Expedited casualty evacuations by effectively utilizing available transportation assets such as helicopters or ground vehicles for swift transportation of patients to definitive care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Reduced recovery time for injured personnel by administering appropriate treatments and coordinating evacuation procedures.
- Continuously updated clinical skills and knowledge base by attending relevant military courses, seminars, and workshops, ensuring the delivery of best-practice care at all times.
- Maintained operational readiness with thorough inventory management of medical supplies and equipment.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Tulsa University
Tulsa, OK05-2027
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway management
- Diabetic emergencies
- Scene safety
- Medical equipment operation
- Fracture stabilization
- Seizure management
- Pediatric emergency care
- Allergic reactions
- Patient stabilization
- Geriatric emergency care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Burn treatment
- Behavioral emergencies
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Splinting techniques
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Medical documentation
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Timeline
EMT
Pedistat Pediatric Urgent Care
11.2022 - 07.2023
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
No Degree - Nursing
Tulsa University
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