Miriam Gadsden
Goose Creek
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience at Personal Care Ambulance, excelling in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care under pressure while collaborating effectively with medical teams. Skilled in basic life support and emergency vehicle operation, committed to enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Personal Care Ambulance
07.2013 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
John's Island Post Acute
05.2006 - 02.2012
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2022
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2014
High School Diploma -
Burke High School
Charleston, SC05-2003
Skills
- Treatment delivery
- Accident response
- Condition reporting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Compassion and empathy
- Oxygen administration
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Personal Care Ambulance
07.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
John's Island Post Acute
05.2006 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
Associate of Science -
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Burke High School
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