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Passionate Emergency Medical Technician dedicated to providing localized ambulance service in collaboration with another EMT, PHRN, or paramedic. Rapidly responded to 911 calls requiring medical aid. Ensured general and critical care during transport from hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor's offices.Participated in response alongside with Fire Departments, law enforcement or other EMS personnel.Focused on providing proactive public relations in the process of calming and assisting patients and their loved ones in the treatment and information gathering process.Assumed responsibility for radio reports, and utilized knowledge of current PA BLS protocols as well as assisting as needed with ALS treatments.Served as a member of special events staff around the community to provide care and promote safety.

Within the Safety Department, I have wear several hats to include the following tasks:Works with Associate Services to facilitate the hiring and on boarding process of Safety associates including urine drug screening for all employeesAssists Associates with Return to Work processProvides BLS and/or emergency care to guests and associatesProcesses and completes departmental paperwork and maintains high degree of confidentialityAssists with following up on patients as needed to ensure quality careResponsible for the overall staff of approximately 40 EMT’s with 5-10 being on shift simultaneously.Trains newly hired and returning associates on park policies and procedures as well as ensure their BLS skills are up to the company and state standards.Disseminates park policies to guest and associatesInitiates incident investigation regarding employee and guest incidentsProvides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.Create the schedule for all Safety staff members working out of either of the two base stations.Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Assists in providing a safe environment for patients who are currently experiencing any form of drug addiction as they undergo the detoxification process under the direction of the care team of physicians and nursesAssists in the safe and patient-centered care of those enduring a mental health crisis under the direction of the care teamProvides support to patients and paperwork coverage in the admission and discharge process from the behavioral health floor and hospital itselfParticipates as a liaison between the patient and the nursing staff to report any changes in the patient’s physical or mental conditionRecords and documents patient activities every seven minutes as directed by hospital policies and proceduresEnsure patient engagement in group activities and intra-personal activities such as reading, drawing or listening to musicHost group sessions for patients such a chair yoga, breathing, community meetingsAnalyzes patients’ fluid intake and output as directed by the nursing staffPreform and deliver lab work such as blood draws or urine sample collectionDeliver patient food trays and supervise meal times

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Responded to 911 and inter-facility transfer calls alongside another EMT or paramedicProvided BLS care with detailed documentation on each interactionProvided stand-by care at local events to promote community safetyEnsure the safety, cleanliness, and preparedness of ambulance daily

Graduate, Physician Assistant

DeSales' PA program is ARC-PA accredited with a near-perfect first-time pass rate since the program began

Bachelor'S Degree, Medical Studies

Activities and Societies: Active involvement in many organizations on campus and surrounding community including: Alpha Phi Omega, Center.

Building Occupations

Activities and Societies: National Technical Honor Society, High Honor RollContribute to the construction of a two-story single family.

4.0455 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Participated in organizations including: Green Cord, National Honor Society, High Honor Roll and NJROTC.