WENDY WRIGHT
Kershaw,South Carolina
Summary
A highly resourceful, innovative, and committed paramedic with 17 years of extensive experience of dealing with medical emergencies and providing professional patient focused care. Having the ability to manage demanding situations that involve minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents. Possessing excellent client facing and configuration skills, a strong collaborator, and strong leader. Now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and learning new skills while facing new challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear cardiac stress technician
Direct Diagnostics LLC
Charleston, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for direct patient care
- Gaining IV access and administering nuclear isotope
- Cardiac stress testing includes obtaining and monitoring 12 lead EKG and treating patient if needed
- Administration of cardiac stress test medications including Lexiscan and Persantine infusions
- Direct communication to health care providers in office setting to include but not limit Physicians, Nurse practitioners, etc
- Patient care reports and documentation
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Piedmont EMS
Rock Hill, South Carolina
06.2014 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated high standard of performance, including teamwork, communication, and compassion
- Provided and directed fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques
- Recognized a medical emergency and made reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
- Created accurate documentation of services provided
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff, and the general public
- Rapid Sequence Intubation.
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Kershaw Health EMS
Camden, South Carolina
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Paramedic Crew Chief and Paramedic Preceptor
- Responsible for the daily and monthly inspection and maintenance of assigned unit and ensure all equipment is in proper working order
- Anticipated potentially life-threatening emergencies and instituted appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life
- Dealt with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality.
Reserve Police Officer
Lancaster City Police Department
Lancaster, South Carolina
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Assisted in undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Lancaster County EMS
Lancaster, South Carolina
12.2005 - 08.2013
- Participated in the instruction of staff training (ACLS, BLS, In-service Training, New Hire Training, Paramedic Preceptor)
- Responsible for multiple medicated IV drips, 12 Lead EKG, and ventilator operation
- Collaborated closely with police, fire agencies, and other EMS agencies (ground and flight units)
- STAR team member specialized in search and rescue, rope rescue, and swift water rescue to better serve the community
- Critical assessment and intervention of both medical and trauma patients in potentially stressful situations and making critical decisions quickly and appropriately for severely injured and ill patients, while maintaining the working order of the unit for which I was responsible.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certification -
South Carolina Midlands EMS
01.2009
South Carolina Reserve Police Officer Certification -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
01.2009
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate -
York Technical College
01.2007
Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
York Technician College
01.2005
Skills
- NREMT-Paramedic Certification
- South Carolina Paramedic Certification
- RSI
- PEPP Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 701, 703, 704, 800 Training
- Basic Law Enforcement
- National Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Training
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- 12 Lead EKG
- Capnography
- Hazmat Awareness Training
- Hazmat Operations Training
- Rope Rescue Training
- Advanced Swift Water Rescue Certification
- Oleoresin Capsicum Training
- Taser X26 Training
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Time management abilities
- Electronic Charting
- Vitals monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Transport
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Pediatric Care
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Critical decision-making skills
- Reporting and documentation
Timeline
Nuclear cardiac stress technician
Direct Diagnostics LLC
08.2022 - Current
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Piedmont EMS
06.2014 - 08.2022
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Kershaw Health EMS
09.2013 - 01.2014
Reserve Police Officer
Lancaster City Police Department
07.2009 - 08.2013
Paramedic/Crew Chief
Lancaster County EMS
12.2005 - 08.2013
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certification -
South Carolina Midlands EMS
South Carolina Reserve Police Officer Certification -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate -
York Technical College
Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
York Technician College
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