Tristen Niccum
Saint Louis
Summary
Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience in providing high-quality medical care and support across diverse communities. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver effective emergency response. Transitioning into esthetics with a strong foundation in patient care and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Midwest Medical Transport
St Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Assist in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Perform comprehensive medical evaluations using critical thinking skills and providing medical interventions when needed.
- Transfer critically ill patients to high levels of care.
- Maintain patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Operate specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Student Esthetician
Grabber School of Hair Design
St Louis, MO
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed microdermabrasion and dermaplane procedures, certified by PCA.
- Administered chemical peels, ensuring adherence to PCA certification standards.
- Executed radio frequency and ultrasound facials for enhanced skin rejuvenation and lifting/firming effects.
- Conducted body cavitation treatments, focusing on effective results.
- Delivered facial and body waxing services, including Brazilian waxing.
- Provided thorough skin analysis to inform treatment and care plans.
- Applied advanced ingredient knowledge to optimize client outcomes.
- Executed extractions and pigmentation correction techniques to improve skin appearance.
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients through attentive service and extensive product knowledge.
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
Saint Peters, MO
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Liaised with other workers to perform duties, responsibilities and tasks, advancing objectives.
- Developed and established professional working relationships with staff from various levels both within and outside department.
- Attended regularly scheduled safety meetings and upheld OSHA protocol for lasting compliance and workplace health.
- Navigated multiple computer systems and applications and utilized search tools to find information.
- Recorded production details and accurately entered data into computerized systems.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Managed and Responded to all medical emergencies within the site.
- Ensured workplace and medical safety for over 4,000 employees independently.
Physician Substitute
Octapharma Plasma
St. Louis , MO
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Determined patients suitability for donation by performing thorough comprehensive physical examinations and medical history.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues.
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease.
- Interviewed patients about symptoms and side effects/adverse reactions.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care.
- Ordered laboratory tests to complete further investigations.
- Reviewed patient vitals, current complaints and case details to fully understand symptoms and accurately assess conditions.
- Consulted with specialists about patient care.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Monitored all medical procedures preformed by staff members in center.
- Provided medical answers/guidance to staff when asked questions.
EMT, Psychiatric Technician. PRN
Touchette Regional Hospital
East Saint Louis, IL
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked Inpatient psychiatry , Medical surgical, and Emergency Room.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including assisting the nurses with admissions, restraining patients and transferring patients to other areas of the hospital.
Front Desk Associate
Aveda Salon and Spa
Fairview Heights, IL
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Set guest and group reservations and processed check-ins and check-outs.
- Delivered friendly and knowledgeable support to current and prospective customers.
- Verified and collected client payments.
- Warmly greeted incoming guest and provided information regarding policies and amenities.
- Addressed and welcomed large volume of guests to business per day, improving overall customer service and engagement.
- Trained newly hired employees on front desk procedures and business operations.
- Monitored reservations.
- Responded to inquiries and requests made online, by phone or email.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2021
EMS Certificate - Emergency Medicine
IHM Academy Of EMS
Saint Louis, MO03-2020
High School Diploma -
Belleville East Township Highschool
Belleville, IL05-2019
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Ambulance transport
- CPR and First Aid
- Reporting and documentation
- Emergency management
- Vital sign assessment
- Medication administration
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Splinting
- Bleeding Control
- Injections
- Customer Service
- Urinary catheterization
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound Care
- Therapeutic communication
- Vaginal delivery of infant
- Behavior Observation
- Active Listening
- Chemical Peel PCA Certified
- Dermaplane PCA Certified
- Microdermabrasion
- Radio Frequency & Ultrasound
- Body Cavitation
Certification
- EMT certification
- PCA Dermaplane certified
- PCA Chemical Peel Certified
Timeline
Student Esthetician
Grabber School of Hair Design
02.2025 - 09.2025
EMT
Midwest Medical Transport
08.2023 - Current
Onsite Medical Representative
Amazon
12.2022 - 11.2023
Physician Substitute
Octapharma Plasma
06.2022 - 12.2022
EMT, Psychiatric Technician. PRN
Touchette Regional Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
Front Desk Associate
Aveda Salon and Spa
02.2019 - 10.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
EMS Certificate - Emergency Medicine
IHM Academy Of EMS
High School Diploma -
Belleville East Township Highschool