Yvonne Garry
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dependable paramedic with more than two decades of experience in fast-paced 911 emergency services and critical care transport. Who has the ability to stay calm while providing professional care on the scene and en route? This calmness is also seen when precepting students and mentoring partners who are new to any level of EMS. Who is committed to patient safety, which means practicing ethical and moral, evidence-based pre-hospital care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Paramedic Code Blue Operations
MD Anderson
07.2022 - Current
- Executed medical emergency response (code blue) in public spaces at MD Anderson Main campus and associated buildings.
- Supported Code Blue Teams in both inpatient and outpatient areas as needed.
- Utilized technical skills in emergency medical response, including defibrillator and EKG operations.
- Performed intubations, IV or IO placements, and oxygen administration during emergencies.
- Assisted in transporting patients to ambulances and medical facilities efficiently.
- Facilitated patient movement in and out of vehicles while ensuring safety.
- Operated immobilization devices to stabilize patients prior to transport.
- Collaborated with Code Blue Medical Director to adhere to established protocols.
Paramedic Pre-op/Post-op care
Modern Vascular
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Starting IVs, v/s, and giving medication.
- I verified the patient's identity and surgical procedure.
- I reviewed consent forms with patients and answered their questions about surgical procedures. The nurse will notify the operating physician of specific questions reserved for the surgeon.
- Implements the plan of care by protecting the patient from injury by performing an individualized risk assessment and communicating the patient's current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care.
- Provided information and emotional support for patients and their family members.
- Recorded baseline hemodynamic status, collected pre-operative vital signs, Blood Pressure, EKG monitoring, and oximetry readings, and documented this on the pre-operative record.
- Identifies arrhythmias and notifies medical team members of findings.
- Gather the patient's medical history and allergies to medications.
- Starts an IV and administers pre-operative oral or IV medications if the physician orders. Observe the patient's reaction to a drug and act appropriately when untoward reactions occur.
- Review Post-operative instructions with the patient. Actively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting their post-operative plan of care.
- Assists team members in placing and positioning the patient on the table.
- Give immediate respiratory assistance or support in emergencies, including an AMBU bag, and can administer CPR and venipuncture.
- Check, maintain, and know the STAT Kit or Crash Cart.
- Recognize and utilize safety precautions and procedures.
- Remain familiar with equipment and supplies, including their location, function, and upkeep, and restock the unit with supplies when needed.
- Maintain a comfortable, orderly, clean, and safe environment for the Pre-operative Area.
- Protect patients' rights, dignity, and privacy.
- Take part in pre and post-op phone calls and communicate any problems to the appropriate person.
- Other duties may include participating in quality improvement activities. The employee assists the Infection Control Coordinator with infection control duties, including reviewing policies and training staff on procedures.
Paramedic
HealthSource EMS
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Manage patient care during inter facility transfers, including monitoring multi-line pumps, ECG, and 12 leads (including ECG interpretation).
- Managing patient care, if and when the patient's condition changes, may include applying CPAP, recognizing a stroke, promptly notifying the receiving facility, recognizing STEMIs, and calling STEMI alerts to the receiving hospital.
IN CHARGE-PARAMEDIC
First Choice Ambulance
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Manage patient care during interfaculty transfers, including monitoring multi-line pumps, ECG, and 12 leads (including ECG interpretation).
- Managing patient care if and when patient condition changes, which may include applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE and promptly notifying the receiving facility, recognizing STEMIs and calling STEMI alerts to the receiving hospital.
Paramedic
Liberty County EMS
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations regarding patient severity, including working with multiple fire departments within Liberty County.
- Guide an attendant on shift, and students on ride-along.
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECGs and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a stroke and promptly notifying the receiving facility, identifying STEMIs, and calling STEMI alerts to obtain hospital care, as well as transporting patients to the most appropriate hospital capable of handling stroke alerts, STEMI alerts, and trauma alerts.
Paramedic
GALVESTON AREA AMBULANCE AUTHORITY
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations regarding patient severity, including working with multiple fire departments within Galveston County.
- Guide an attendant on shift, and students on ride-along.
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECGs and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a stroke and promptly notifying the receiving facility, identifying STEMIs, and calling STEMI alerts to obtain hospital care, as well as transporting patients to the most appropriate hospital capable of handling stroke alerts, STEMI alerts, and trauma alerts.
- Managing Inter facility Transports with Ventilators, multi-line drips, Chest Tubes, Foley Catheters.
Paramedic Transfer Coordinator
HCA GULF COAST DIVISION
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Had to Coordinate all components related to the admission/transfer consult of emergent, urgent, and elective patients into the accepting facility from referring hospitals, clinics, urgent care clinics, and physician offices with a guaranteed appropriate level of care and timely, suitable mode of transport.
- Ability to document and prioritize patient information to formulate an accurate picture of the patient and their condition for accepting physicians.
- Assign Transfer Priority Level for triage/transport of patients to prioritize bed and transportation resources.
- Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, EMTALA, CHS Ethics and Compliance policies and quality initiatives. Monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance with such regulations.
PARAMEDIC ATTENDANT
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECG and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE and promptly notifying the receiving facility, identifying STEMIs and calling STEMI alerts to obtain hospital, and also transporting patients to the most appropriate hospital capable of handling STROKE alerts, STEMI alerts, and TRAUMA alerts.
IN-CHARGE PARAMEDIC
FORT BEND COUNTY EMS
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations in patient severity, including working with multiple fire departments within Fort Bend County.
- Guide the attendant on shift and students on ride-along.
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECG and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE and promptly notifying the receiving facility, identifying STEMIs and calling STEMI alerts to obtain hospital and also transporting patients to the most appropriate hospital capable of handling STROKE alerts, STEMI alerts, and TRAUMA alerts.
ATTENDANT PARAMEDIC
POUDRE VALLEY EMS
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECG and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE and promptly notifying the receiving facility, recognizing STEMIs and calling STEMI alerts to the receiving hospital, and also transporting patients to the most appropriate hospital capable of handling STROKE alerts, STEMI alerts, and TRAUMA alerts.
IN-PARAMEDIC
RURAL METRO
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECG and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE, promptly notifying the receiving facility, recognizing STEMI, and calling STEMI alert to the receiving hospital.
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations in order of patient severity. Which included working with Littleton Fire and Rescue and Aurora Fire and Rescue.
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations in order of patient severity. Which included working with Aurora Fire, South Metro Fire and Rescue, West Metro Fire and Rescue, Littleton Fire and Rescue, and Denver Fire.
PATIENT CARE TECH III
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEMS
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Patient care in PICU and E.D.
- Drawing blood and starting IVs.
- Administering medications.
- Maintaining patient's airway.
- Monitoring patient's ventilator and IV pumps.
- Administering and interpreting EKGs 12/15 leads.
- Assisting RNs and Doctors with procedures and Codes.
- Monitor V/s, EKGs, I's, and O's.
- Performing EKGs and 12/15 leads.
- Putting in doctor's orders and answering phones.
- Using the GEM Premier for VBGs and ABG.
- Changing vent and feeding tubing.
Paramedic
ActionCare Ambulance
Denver, USA
07.2002 - 12.2005
- Manage patient care, including starting IVs, administering medication, interpreting ECG and 12 leads, applying CPAP, recognizing a STROKE, promptly notifying the receiving facility, recognizing STEMI, and calling STEMI alert to the receiving hospital.
- Delegated roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations in order of patient severity. Which included working with Littleton Fire and Rescue.
- Denver, CO
Paramedic
Alliance Ambulance
Houston, USA
12.1997 - 07.2002
- In charge of C.C.T (Critical Care Transfers) for critical care patients that require multi-line pumps and ventilators.
- Public Relations.
- Delegate roles and responsibilities promptly and efficiently in emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Houston, TX
Education
EMT-Basic class -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-1994
Paramedic Certification -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06.1997
Fire I Certification -
Red Rocks Community College Federal Heights Fire
Arvada, CO12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Health Science
University of Texas Health Science
San Antonio, TX12-2027
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education
- Maintaining patient safety
- critical care management
- infection control procedures
- patient safety protocols
- effective communication
- problem solving
- team collaboration
- emotional support provision
- Geriatric emergency care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Allergic reaction management
- Emergency response
- Mental health crisis management
- Indirect patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient examination
- Diabetic emergencies
- Treatment Planning
- Reporting and documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Airway management
- Respiratory assessment
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- EKG interpretation
- Stroke management
Certification
TDSHS Paramedic
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Paramedic Code Blue Operations
MD Anderson
07.2022 - Current
Paramedic Pre-op/Post-op care
Modern Vascular
06.2021 - 07.2022
Paramedic
HealthSource EMS
01.2021 - 06.2021
IN CHARGE-PARAMEDIC
First Choice Ambulance
10.2020 - 01.2021
Paramedic
Liberty County EMS
12.2019 - 07.2020
Paramedic
GALVESTON AREA AMBULANCE AUTHORITY
10.2018 - 01.2020
Paramedic Transfer Coordinator
HCA GULF COAST DIVISION
02.2018 - 12.2018
PARAMEDIC ATTENDANT
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
04.2017 - 01.2018
IN-CHARGE PARAMEDIC
FORT BEND COUNTY EMS
02.2014 - 01.2017
ATTENDANT PARAMEDIC
POUDRE VALLEY EMS
05.2010 - 12.2010
IN-PARAMEDIC
RURAL METRO
02.2009 - 03.2010
PATIENT CARE TECH III
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEMS
08.2006 - 02.2009
Paramedic
ActionCare Ambulance
07.2002 - 12.2005
Paramedic
Alliance Ambulance
12.1997 - 07.2002
EMT-Basic class -
Houston Community College
Paramedic Certification -
Houston Community College
Fire I Certification -
Red Rocks Community College Federal Heights Fire
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Health Science
University of Texas Health Science