Terri J Hanson
Wanamingo,MN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
St Paul, MN
05.2006 - Current
- Maintain equipment readiness through regular inspections and restocking supplies.
- Respond to 911 calls in a specified geographic area with safety and efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care procedures.
- Provide the patient and their family with compassion, kindness and empathy.
- Provide a quality, timely and accurate assessment of the patients medical emergency .
- Engage in ongoing training to enhance emergency response skills.
- Deliver advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Deliver compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including, but not limited to cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Document patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers, first responders (fire and law enforcement), and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhance team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transfer patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Continually provide patient assessments through physical and verbal exams during our contact with the patient, in addition to appropriately documenting changes in the patient condition during out contact with him/her.
- Adapt treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions according to protocols set forth by medical direction.
- Manage challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
Paramedic
Northfield Hospital EMS
Northfield, MN
04.2009 - 08.2020
Timeline
Paramedic
Northfield Hospital EMS
04.2009 - 08.2020
Paramedic
Allina Health EMS
05.2006 - Current