Toni Brandenburger
Paramedic
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Talented paramedic with 13 years of experience in planning, developing, and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic individual with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Success in building relationships and attracting new clients. PCA caring patient care aide with strong attention to detail and great compassion. Assists nurses and carries out assigned care work with energy and enthusiasm for helping patients. Certified in [Area of certification]. Always ready to learn new skills. Patient-focused approach allows for support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical, and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management, and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Eager to secure an entry-paramedic position and help the team achieve company goals. Goal is to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ptca
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
2022.03 - Current
PCA
Brandywine Hospital
2020.03 - 2021.01
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds
- Responded to patient emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in EMR system
- Assisted nursing staff with diverse care needs of [Type] patients
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations
- Provided ambulatory care by transporting patients to and from facility
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Paramedic
UPMC
2020.05 - 2020.09
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Server Shift Leader
Bjs Restaurants Inc
2016.05 - 2018.02
- Supervised serving staff to drive high level of hospitality and food excellence
- Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests
- Trained and acclimated new servers to restaurant's culture and operations
- Managed tables throughout dining room to execute service at highest level
- Maintained thorough knowledge of menu to describe dining options
- Directed and assisted in general dining room cleaning and sanitation
- Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain clean dining area
- Held performance reviews to identify and correct areas needing improvement
- Leveraged proper serving etiquette to promote inviting dining atmosphere
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Paramedic
Regional Ems
2017.01 - 2017.10
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Paramedic
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department
2011.09 - 2014.12
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Volunteer
Florida Hospital East Orlando
2008.03 - 2011.07
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
EMT-Basic
Shands Hospital
2009.04 - 2010.06
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
PCA
Florida Hospital East Orlando
2002.11 - 2007.05
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
Education
Associate of Science Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic -
Jacksonville State College
Jacksonville, FLAssociate of Arts Emergency Medical Technology -
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FLSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
Certification
Paramedic Training 2011
Activities
Member, Alumni Association
Timeline
Ptca
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
2022.03 - Current
Paramedic
UPMC
2020.05 - 2020.09
PCA
Brandywine Hospital
2020.03 - 2021.01
Paramedic
Regional Ems
2017.01 - 2017.10
Server Shift Leader
Bjs Restaurants Inc
2016.05 - 2018.02
Paramedic
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department
2011.09 - 2014.12
EMT-Basic
Shands Hospital
2009.04 - 2010.06
Volunteer
Florida Hospital East Orlando
2008.03 - 2011.07
PCA
Florida Hospital East Orlando
2002.11 - 2007.05
Associate of Science Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic -
Jacksonville State College
Associate of Arts Emergency Medical Technology -
Valencia Community College
Paramedic Training 2011
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