Tonaya Smith
Westampton,NJ
Summary
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
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT
JFK Emergency Medical Services
12.2022 - Current
- Delivered BLS services, performing triage and transporting emergency patients to ensure timely medical care.
- Assessed patient needs per state standards for EMT scope of practice, prioritizing treatment to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented assessments, patient information, and medical interventions clearly to support continuity of care.
- Provide effective communication with patients to explain procedures, and answer questions.
EMT
Robert Wood Mobile Health Services
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Cautious operation of ambulances in response to EMS assignments. Professional and concise communication with Dispatcher, to prevent delay in response time. Provide emergency interventions to patient within scope of practice. Administer wound care to promote healing and prevent infection. Provide immobilization for injuries using splinting techniques. Administer defibrillation as needed in life-threatening situations. Delivered accurate reports of pre-hospital assessments and interventions to RN/MD of receiving hospital, facilitating continuity of patient care.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Operated and maintained advanced life support equipment during transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient handoff.
EMT/MAVO
Medical Transport Team
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Operated ambulance safely, ensuring timely transport of patients to scheduled treatment. Transferred patient care to healthcare facility, or other emergency department. Provided detailed report of observations and treatment to nurse and healthcare facility personnel for continuity of care. Documented comprehensive medical care administered during patient care and transport to maintain accurate patient records.
- Delivered emergency medical care and support during transport to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient conditions and implement treatment protocols effectively.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including defibrillators and cardiac monitors, for critical interventions.
4Vo
United States Air Force
10.2006 - 02.2010
- Managed the military installations Corneal Refractive Surgery program.
- Performed diagnosis and response to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including health counseling and education, and delivered care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
HS Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FL07.2006
Basic Emergency Medical Tech - Emergency Medicine
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ12.2019
AS - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL05.2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- First aid certification
- Prehospital care
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma care
- Behavioral emergencies
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Emergency communication
- Critical decision-making
- Compassionate care
Certification
Prehospital Trauma Life Support
NREMT - Emergency Medical Technician
NJEMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
EMT
JFK Emergency Medical Services
12.2022 - Current
EMT
Robert Wood Mobile Health Services
04.2021 - 06.2022
EMT/MAVO
Medical Transport Team
05.2018 - 04.2021
4Vo
United States Air Force
10.2006 - 02.2010
HS Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Basic Emergency Medical Tech - Emergency Medicine
Rowan College At Burlington County
AS - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
Personal Information
Title: Emergency Medical Technician efficient in triaging dynamics pre-hospital emergency settings to enhance patient outcomes and optimize resource utilization. USAF Veteran dedicated to continuous professional development and delivery of optimal emergency medical services.