Theresa Matirko-Rossman
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider experienced in emergency medical services. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering reliable patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, basic life support, and emergency response. Adaptable and dependable, ensuring optimal outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Geisinger EMS
2024.08 - Current
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
EMT-Basic
Sugarloaf EMS
2024.06 - Current
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
EMT
Sacred Cross EMS
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
EMT-Basic
Electra Tri-Med
2021.10 - 2023.10
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe. Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education. Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care. Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
EMT
CorrHealth
2022.05 - 2023.01
- Determined nature and extent of injury or medical condition to establish priorities for immediate medical care. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Transfer Center Specialist
Monument Health
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Act as the single point of contact for facilities and providers requesting transfer of patients to Monument Health RC facility. Responsible for obtaining patient information and documentation appropriately to determine if transfer is appropriate while coordinating phone calls.
EMT-Basic
Mahoning Valley Ambulance
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations. Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe. Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
EMT-Basic/EMS Dispatcher
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
2018.08 - 2019.12
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe. Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage. Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit. Tracked changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate. Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs. Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
911 Telecommunicator
Carbon County Communications
2017.10 - 2018.12
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach. Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information. Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
Education
EMT-B -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PADiploma
Weatherly Area Senior High School
Weatherly, PA06.2016
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Good work ethic
- Basic life support knowledge
- People skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Office experience
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient assessments
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Geisinger EMS
2024.08 - Current
EMT-Basic
Sugarloaf EMS
2024.06 - Current
EMT
Sacred Cross EMS
2022.10 - 2023.10
EMT
CorrHealth
2022.05 - 2023.01
EMT-Basic
Electra Tri-Med
2021.10 - 2023.10
Transfer Center Specialist
Monument Health
2020.09 - 2021.05
EMT-Basic
Mahoning Valley Ambulance
2019.08 - 2019.12
EMT-Basic/EMS Dispatcher
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
2018.08 - 2019.12
911 Telecommunicator
Carbon County Communications
2017.10 - 2018.12
Diploma
Weatherly Area Senior High School
EMT-B -
Lehigh Carbon Community College