Taylor Williams
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 6 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Focused professional skilled in stabilizing and assessing patients in emergency situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel, and medical staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Ascension St Thomas Midtown
08.2022 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on the collection process and procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center ER
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Unit Coordinator
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring, and discharging patients in the computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow-up services to sustain daily census requirements.
- Employed effective communication with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members related to patient condition.
- Led and directed staff to encourage internal and external customer service through positive interactions within facility and community.
- Conducted performance reviews by observing staff on units and providing ongoing formal and informal feedback, direction and assistance.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Identified and facilitated the resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with the manager to resolve complex problems.
- Received physicians and visitors on the unit, identifying, acknowledging, and responding to patient, physician, and staff needs to meet operational and care needs of parties.
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Medical Services
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Educated the public on emergency medical services.
Emergency Room Technician
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergencies, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to the laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Education
No Degree - ASN
Galen College of Nursing
Nashville, TN12.2024
No Degree - EMT License
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL06.2020
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins Sr High
Lakeland, FL05.2018
Skills
- Patient Triage
- Indirect Patient Care
- Emergency Management
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture
- Patient Confidentiality
- Staff Management
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Records Maintenance
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Tennessee State License #214909 Expiration 11/30/2023
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association
- eCard code: tonzcwpl8fg4ekrbtnyuqoho Expiration 11/2024
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Ascension St Thomas Midtown
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center ER
01.2021 - 06.2022
Unit Coordinator
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2020 - 04.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Medical Services
03.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Lakeland Regional Health
11.2018 - 08.2019
No Degree - ASN
Galen College of Nursing
No Degree - EMT License
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins Sr High
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