Theja Suresh Nagan

• Provided basic emergency care under supervision during 911 responses
• Assisted crew with patient stabilization and trauma care
• Monitored vitals and gave first aid under supervision
• Restocked and maintained ambulance supplies
• Completed ongoing EMT training and skills development

• Organized and led community Stop the Bleed trainings with Dr. Jennifer Martin
• Coordinated 4 sessions (Duncaster in Bloomfield & Avon High School) for ~70 participants
• Taught bleeding-control skills: direct pressure, wound packing, tourniquets
• Ensured compliance with American College of Surgeons guidelines

Shift Leader:

• Competitively selected; mentored 70 volunteers
• Advocated program improvements to support volunteer onboarding
• Coordinated educational sessions with presenters, rooms, and rosters
• Liaised with staff to support communication and workflow

Emergency Department Volunteer:

• Provided comfort items to 50+ patients/visitors daily
• Supported rounding process improvements to enhance care efficiency
• Conducted fall-risk audits to promote patient safety

• Assisted orthodontic assistants by restocking and sterilizing dental instruments, bringing patients back to treatment areas, and maintaining a clean space
• Scanned and prepared retainers using models, uploaded patient information and photos showing progress
• Shadowed orthodontist and observed administrative and insurance processes, and consultations