Wendy Gieschen

NC state-certified EMT- Paramedic with over 22 years of field experience. Provide patient care using excellent patient assessment and pre-hospital life-saving skills. Always ensure the safety of all treatments with a knowledge of good clinical practice. Work flexible hours with accuracy and with a high level of integrity. Utilize appropriate computer skills for proper documentation including the submission of clinical trial documents associated with studies being performed for best evidence-based practice. Treat patients with severe life-threatening medical issues and use excellent communication skills while working one on one with physicians and nurses to ensure the continuity of excellent care. Self-motivated with great organizational skills. Provide clinical services to all patients using evidence-based medicine. Assuring protocol compliance for all patients while using current protocols and standards. Monitor for adverse reactions after medication administration. Using time management in medical emergencies in fast pace situations, adaptable to changing protocols Maintain drug accountability and par levels by following DEA guidelines. Collaborates with a physician and other providers' teams to initiate a plan of care based on patient assessment. Educated, and trained other new employees and students during orientation Properly completed patient care charts to meet Medicaid and billing standards while upholding strict HIPPA guidelines. Functioned independently and as the team leader of personnel to manage emergency healthcare while using NC state protocol and policies. Participated in clinical trials with the introduction of new medications (Ketamine vs Etomidate) while using standardization of policies/ procedures to maintain accurate reporting to the state of OEMS. Provided effective verbal and written communication skills with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Performed tasks using effective time management to facilitate high-risk patient care and effective quality assurance documentation review. Excellent organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology with attention to detail and accuracy. Medical Transport Services EMT Basic January 1997-2001 Provided BLS care to all sick or injured patients Maintained the Ambulance in a constant state of readiness Supported Emergency Room staff in patient care within the allowed scope of practice. Ordered and maintained par levels of medications and medical supplies. Completed documentation per state and federal guidelines using SOPs