Emergency Trauma Technician Resume Example UCLA Ronald Reagan

EMERGENCY TRAUMA TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

I am a hardworking individual who has taken the steps necessary to grow in the field that I love. With more than four years of experience in the field of emergency medical services, I have brought forth my years of experience and continued to pursue my dreams of becoming a nurse. As a new graduate nurse, I hope to expand in the field of emergency medicine and continue my work in the emergency department.

Skills

Rapid patient assessments
Sound decision maker
Continuous desire to learn
Calm under pressure
Fast thinking

Critical Thinking
Leadership and delegation
Passion for the care of others
Team player

Work History

Emergency Trauma Technician, 06/2015 to Current
UCLA Ronald Reagan – 757 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, Ca

As a tech in the Emergency Department, primary responsibilities are caring for the incoming trauma, code STEMI and code stroke patients (acuity level 1) by ensuring the patient is connected to the monitor, prioritizing care, providing CPR, controlling bleeds and assisting all other personnel as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
Other responsibilities include caring for acuity levels 2-5 by providing prioritized care within my scope of practice. Some responsibilities and skills include but are not limited to splinting, crutch training, performing 12 lead electrocardiograms, collecting certain specimens and delivering them to the lab, visual acuity exams, Morgan lens procedures, and applying traction splints.
As an Emergency Trauma Technician, I am required to posses knowledge of multiple procedures in order to assist in the set up and assistance of the procedure, many of which require sterile technique.
Stocking carts and heads of beds in the trauma rooms and patient rooms is an essential part of my job to assure that the department is prepared and ready at all times.

Emergency Medical Technician, 03/2014 to 06/2015
Elite Ambulance – 2065 Venice Blvd Los Angeles, Ca

Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.

Emergency Medical Technician, 08/2011 to 08/2014
Premier Transport – 10505 Valley Blvd El Monte, Ca

Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.

Intake Coordinator/ Clerk, 09/2007 to 07/2010
Bethany Home Health Care – 709 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, Ca

Received new patient information and created charts
Organized, filed, and maintained paperwork for patient charts by ensuring all required documents were accurate and complete
Billed Medi-Care for services patients received

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 2016
Pasadena City College - 1570 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, Ca

EMT-I Certificate class series
Hands-on coursework in Disaster and Emergency Management

Nursing and degree per-requisites fullfilled
Currently finishing last semester of the RN program
Completed 192 clinical hours each semester at various hospitals

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Current
California State University Los Angeles - 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles

Accepted into Cohort 3 of a privileged and exclusive collaboration program, which allowed ADN nursing students from various community colleges in Southern California to attend CSULA in between semesters at their community college to start earning a BSN degree. My first quarter was successfully completed Summer of 2015, I return for my second quarter in June 2016, and my end date is June 2017.

Clinical Experience

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital: 72 Hours

Geriatrics
Non Acute/ Rehab and Long term care

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center: 120 hours

Medical Surgical Unit

Huntington memorial Hospital: 192 hours

Medical Surgical Unit

Labor and Delivery
Post Partum
NICU/PICU
Emergency Department
Pediatric Unit

BHC Alhambra Hospital: 72 hours

Psychiatric Adult unit 1
Psychiatric Adult unit 2
Pediatric Psychiatric unit

Good Samaritan Hospital: 120 hours

Medical Surgical Unit
Operating Room

Arcadia Methodist Hospital: 192 hours

Medical Surgical Unit
Cath Lab
ICU

Awards

Excellence in Nursing Scholarship- March 2015

Mu Chi Chapter Nursing Scholarship- May 2015

Zillgit Nursing Scholarship- March 2016

Mu Chi Chapter Nursing Scholarship- May 2016

Professional Organization and Community Service

Professional Organizations:

National Black Nurses Association- Since March 2015
Sigma Theta Tau- Since September 2014

Community Service

Bad Weather Shelter- Volunteer every winter Since November 2008

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

UCLA Ronald Reagan
Elite Ambulance
Premier Transport
Bethany Home Health Care

School Attended

Pasadena City College
California State University Los Angeles

Job Titles Held:

Emergency Trauma Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Intake Coordinator/ Clerk

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 2016
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Current

Emergency Trauma Technician Resume Example

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