TAYLOR SWICK
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
I am a driven, highly motivated EMS professional committed to quality patient care. Also deeply committed to personal and professional growth, I am confident I will be a well-rounded asset to your company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Fast Track Medical Transport
Chesapeake, VA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Performs cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation with Lifepak 15
- Monitors IV medication infusions and blood administration on Alaris and Plum 360 pumps
- Transports high acuity pts to higher level of care including ED to ED, ICU, and med/surg
- Transports BiPAP pts on LTV 1200
- Appropriately documents all pt care and interventions in ESO charting system
Paramedic
Western Reserve Hospital ED
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed 12-lead EKGs, initiated cardiac monitoring
- Operated LIfepak monitor during ACLS scenarios
- Performed venipuncture
- Assisted ED RNs and doctors during traumas, head injury activations, code strokes, full arrests, etc
- Transported pts to and from radiology as needed
- Collected labs and specimens
- Accurately documented all pt care in electronic charting system
Paramedic
Summa Health System
Barberton, OH
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications to pts via IV and PO routes
- Performed venipuncture and collected labs and blood cultures
- Operated Zoll monitor for cardioversion, defibrillation, and rhythm interpretation
- Triaged pts and ensured care was received in an appropriate order
- Cosigned blood administration checks and transported pts to floor while receiving transfusions
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
Akron, OH
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed intake for new clients and ensured immediate needs were met
- Provided emotional support and performed crisis intervention with escalated clients
- Attended continued training via ODVN
- Acted as liaison between clients and case managers, informing CM’s of client crises and advocating for their needs
EMT
City of Cleveland, OH, Division of EMS
Cleveland, OH
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Performed scope-level interventions including but not limited to manual vitals, BIAD insertion, oxygen administration, and appropriate BVM use
- Proactively recognized need and applied 12-lead or spiked NS bag for medic
- Rapidly recognized immediate life threats and performed appropriate interventions, such as applying chest seals
- Worked cohesively with Cleveland Fire Dept and Cleveland Police Dept on emergency scenes and in squad itself when necessary
- Efficiently drove apparatus to and from emergency scenes as well as often rode in pt compartment with medic during critical calls
Education
Firefighter 1 -
Buckeye Career Center
06.2024
Paramedic -
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
10.2023
EMT -
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
04.2021
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
05.2012
Skills
- Apparatus Driving
- Patient Care
- Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Death Communication
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Virginia and Ohio paramedic cards
- Firefighter 1 (Pro Board & OH)
- ACLS
- PALS
- ITLS
- CADS
- BLS
- EVOC
Timeline
Paramedic
Fast Track Medical Transport
09.2024 - 03.2025
Paramedic
Western Reserve Hospital ED
01.2024 - 10.2024
Paramedic
Summa Health System
11.2023 - 03.2024
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
EMT
City of Cleveland, OH, Division of EMS
07.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
Firefighter 1 -
Buckeye Career Center
Paramedic -
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
EMT -
Cleveland Clinic Akron General