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Taylor Stephens

Taylor Stephens

Emergency Department Technician/EMT

Summary

Professional healthcare technician offering 8 year background in emergency medical services in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. Skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and emergency response protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Reliable, compassionate, and efficient under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Technician, Preceptor

Stanford Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
  • Trained newly hired ED techs up to standard to ensure their confidence and ability to provide excellent care
  • Assist nurses and doctors with various procedures, resuscitation, emergency care; assist patients with daily activities of living when in the Emergency Department
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, de-escalating potentially dangerous situations effectively
  • Served as a patient advocate, liaising between medical professionals and patients to ensure optimal care delivery.

EMT, Field Training Officer

ProTransport-1
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.

EMT

AMR
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment

Caregiver

Independent
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Temporary in-home caregiver
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life

EMT

Royal Ambulance
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

EMT

Falck Northern California
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Advanced patient comfort during transport by employing proper handling techniques and providing emotional support as needed.

Education

EMT-B -

South Bay Public Safety Training Consortium
San Jose, CA
12.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Los Gatos High School
Los Gatos, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • EMT-B
  • AHA CPR
  • Phlebotomy
  • Orthopedic Splinting
  • Open Communication
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Strong Problem Solving
  • Ability to work under stress

Timeline

Emergency Department Technician, Preceptor

Stanford Healthcare
05.2022 - Current

EMT, Field Training Officer

ProTransport-1
12.2020 - 04.2022

EMT

AMR
09.2019 - 04.2020

Caregiver

Independent
06.2019 - 08.2019

EMT

Royal Ambulance
10.2018 - 04.2019

EMT

Falck Northern California
06.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Los Gatos High School

EMT-B -

South Bay Public Safety Training Consortium
Taylor StephensEmergency Department Technician/EMT
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