VALERIE SLOAN
Ophir,Colorado
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 6 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AEMT/Firefighter
Telluride Fire Protection District
07.2019 - Current
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by effectively administering appropriate treatments based on assessment findings.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Improved team collaboration by consistently participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Medical Assistant
Telluride Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Laboratory Technician
Telluride Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Improved interdepartmental communication by collaborating closely with other lab personnel on shared projects and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2003
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Drug Inventory Management
- Vital sign assessment
- Airway Management
- Orthopedic Splint Systems
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Triaging
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient Condition Observation
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient Management
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Documentation And Reporting
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Fracture Stabilization
- Pediatric Laryngoscopes
- Environmental Emergency Response
- Medical History Recording
Spending time with my family, nordic and downhill skiing, hiking, camping, cooking and travelling
I am currently attending NMETC for my Paramedic certification graduating in May 2024.
Timeline
AEMT/Firefighter
Telluride Fire Protection District
07.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Telluride Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Laboratory Technician
Telluride Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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