Waleed Tashtoush
Emergency Medical Technician
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Allina Health - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Medical Scribe
Emergency Care Consultants
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Regularly recognized by superiors and co-workers for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of work while increasing efficiency of provider's during their shift
- Improved patient care by increasing physician productivity with increased documentation accuracy, allowing physician to see more patients per day
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Used Epic to input information into computerized patient record system.
Emergency Department Volunteer
M Health Fairview
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought coffee or other items for support.
- Provided information on flu and pneumonia to elderly patients and anyone dealing with asthma or other lung issues.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Restocked medical supplies and consumables to prepare procedure rooms.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff for seamless coordination of patient intake processes.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate assistance and listening to their concerns.
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
HCMC
12.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately monitoring and interpreting cardiac telemetry data.
- Assisted with patient preparation for procedures, such as holter monitor placement or stress testing, to ensure accurate results.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues across all levels of the healthcare hierarchy.
- Coordinated closely with physicians to optimize treatment plans based on telemetry data findings.
- Documented and interpreted heart rhythms and rates utilizing telemetry recordings.
General Manager
A&J Fish And Chicken
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Normandale Community College
Bloomington 01.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 01.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN 05.2001 -
Skills
Cardiac monitoring
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Electrocardiogram interpretation
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Organizational skills
Timeline
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
HCMC
12.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Allina Health - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Scribe
Emergency Care Consultants
07.2022 - 09.2023
Emergency Department Volunteer
M Health Fairview
05.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
University of Minnesota
01.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Normandale Community College
01.2016 - 07.2018
General Manager
A&J Fish And Chicken
07.2015 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
Bethel University
05.2001 -