Dakota Gravley
Canton
Summary
Dynamic EMT-B with extensive experience at Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service, adept at vital signs monitoring and patient evaluations. Currently pursuing a degree in Radiologic Technology. Demonstrated compassion and critical thinking in high-pressure situations, effectively triaging patients and delivering life-saving care. Proven ability to train new EMTs and maintain accurate documentation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-B
Prestige Patient Transport
05.2023 - 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.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
EMT-B
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- 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.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Education
No Degree - Radiologic Technologist
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05-2027
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Basic life support
- Bleeding control
- Patient evaluations
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Condition reporting
- Critical thinking
- Stress management
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT certified
- BLS provider
Timeline
EMT-B
Prestige Patient Transport
05.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
05.2021 - 08.2023
No Degree - Radiologic Technologist
Chattahoochee Technical College
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