Teresa Bowen
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Skilled Phlebotomist with expertise in prehospital care and patient transport. Operated medical equipment and ensured ambulance readiness while adhering to safety protocols. Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver quality care during emergencies, maintaining precise documentation. Exhibited strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure, enhancing patient outcomes in critical situations.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Cumberland Góodwill ems
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Delivered basic life support and trauma care during patient transport to stabilize conditions
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions to ensure timely interventions
- Assessed patients during emergency transports to inform critical care team for effective treatment
Emergency Medical Technician
LifeTeam
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
07.2003 - 12.2005
- Provided basic life support and trauma care during transport
- Assessed patients during emergency transports for critical care team
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored vital signs and patient condition inside ambulance services
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Communicated patient status with nurses, paramedics, and dispatch
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Documented care reports and transport details for clinical records
- Identified critical factors in emergency situations to ensure timely care and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Followed safety protocols and infection control procedures on calls
- Assisted team members with lifting, moving, and transferring patients
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Operated medical equipment and maintained emergency vehicle readiness
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Cleaned and sanitized ambulance and supplies between calls.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Allied Workshops
05.2026 - 09.2026
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
YTI
Mechanicsburg, PA 09.2008 - 11.2009
Certificate - Emt
HACC
Harrisburg , PA 09.2000 - 02.2001
Northern High School
Dillsburg, PASkills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Airway management
- Trauma care
- Patient stabilization
- Oxygen therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Patient transport
- Patient management
- Emergency patient triage
- Triaging
- Trauma assessment
- Behavioral emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Allergic reactions
- Fracture stabilization
- Prehospital care
- Medical equipment use
- Safe driving
- Ambulance readiness
- Supply restocking
- Scene assessments
- ePCR documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Medical recordkeeping
- Team coordination
- Critical decision-making skills
- Rapid decision making
- Problem-solving
- Situational awareness
- Stress management
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Emergency management
- Medical terminology
- Accident response
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Accident response
Timeline
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Allied Workshops
05.2026 - 09.2026
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
YTI
09.2008 - 11.2009
Emergency Medical Technician
Cumberland Góodwill ems
01.2006 - 08.2008
Emergency Medical Technician
LifeTeam
07.2003 - 12.2005
Certificate - Emt
HACC
09.2000 - 02.2001
Northern High School