Valerie Hyland
Rice Lake
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, skilled in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through timely interventions and compassionate care during emergencies. Proficient in intubation and IV insertion, consistently prioritizing patient needs in high-pressure situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Sawyer County Ambulance Service
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
EMT-Basic
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
EMT-Basic
Marshfield Medical Center
06.2013 - 02.2021
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Emergency Department Technician
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Education
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedicine
Northcental Technical College
Wausau12-2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Rice Lake12-2021
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Intubation
- Critical decision-making skills
- IV insertion
- Direct patient care
- Airway management
Certification
- NREMT Paramedic
- Licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ALS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Specialty training for vent use
Timeline
Paramedic
Sawyer County Ambulance Service
11.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
01.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
07.2020 - 01.2022
Emergency Department Technician
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
08.2018 - 09.2020
EMT-Basic
Marshfield Medical Center
06.2013 - 02.2021
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedicine
Northcental Technical College
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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