Grace Wells
Loganville
Summary
Aspiring public safety professional. Dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing efficient support. Discovered a passion for disaster response in 2021 with FEMA Corps while deployed to various missions including, Hurricane IDA, working with The American Red Cross, The Oregon Health Association, and FEMA HQ with the Congressional Affairs Division.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
National EMS
Athens, GA
11.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during critical incidents, ensuring timely patient transport.
- Monitored vital signs and provided life-saving interventions as needed.
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Emergency Medical Responder
National EMS
Athens, GA
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered first aid and CPR to patients in emergency situations, ensuring immediate care.
- Collaborated with EMS team to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate response protocols.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems, ensuring readiness for use.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment interventions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
FEMA Corps, Coordinator of Vehicle, Safety, and Tools
AmeriCorps National Community Corps
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed essential resources by completing inspection reports, leading safety briefings, managing team supplies, and
- Maintaining the operation of a 15-passenger van to ensure team preparedness and safety throughout all deployments
- Delivered and compiled detailed reports and presented oral briefings for executive staff before and after each deployment, detailing team goals, expectations, and accomplishments
- 45 hours/week
(Round 4) Communications Affairs Specialist
FEMA Headquarters, Office of External Affairs
Washington, D.C.
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Entered data into Declaration Tracker and Inquiry Tracker on SharePoint to ensure latest correspondence and outcomes are up to date
- Corresponded with congressional offices and staffers involving confidential information
- Served as Notetaker for meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and presented results of meetings to senior leadership
(Round 3) Mobile Vaccination Unit Support
COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Unit
Oregon and Philadelphia
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Registered patients receiving COVID-19 vaccine in ALERT Immunization Information System and NextGen programs, both statewide immunization registries; handled PII information in a secure manner to ensure confidentiality with patients’ private information, COVID-19 test results, and vaccination vials and dosage
- Transported vaccines from Mobile Vaccination Unit to coordinated vaccination room, communicate with vaccinators on which dosage and brand goes to each room to ensure accurate vaccination processes
(Round 2) Disaster Action Team
American Red Cross Preparedness Project
Texas
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Secured American Red Cross agreements with community stakeholders to create disaster shelters open to community members in the preparation of disaster in rural Texas communities
- Completed facility inspections for existing American Red Cross shelter partners to assess building qualifies by following Americans with Disabilities Act legal requirements space requirements for sheltering, feeding, and assistance
- Formulated communication with over 43 local community centers, churches and organizations to gauge interest in becoming a disaster shelter site for all-hazards events, while elaborating on policies with senior officials of the organizations
(Round 1) Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist
DR-4611-LA Hurricane Ida Disaster Survivor Assistance
Louisiana
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Canvassed over 1,100 homes to mitigate rumors, address concerns and inform Hurricane Ida survivors regarding disaster assistance
- Registered individuals for FEMA assistance to provide monetary assistance due to home and property damage from Hurricane Ida; provided over 300 referrals for temporary housing, food, clothing, debris removal and mental health
- Recorded and monitored canvassing progress of Geographic Information System-based application, Survey123; performed case inquiries and case updates in the WebNEMIS system to update the application to receive disaster assistance
Education
High School Diploma -
Loganville High School
Loganville, GA05.2021
Skills
Achieved seamless project execution by leveraging Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace for enhanced collaboration Delivered impactful virtual meetings through Zoom, fostering effective communication Enhanced document workflows with Adobe Acrobat and creative designs using Adobe Illustrator and Canva Drove data-driven decision-making through ArcGIS and National Shelter System Survey123 Elevated data management capabilities with WebNEMIS and Alert Immunization Information System Optimized user experience with NextGen software, resulting in improved service delivery
TRAININGS
- FEMA Independent Study Courses:
- IS-20, IS-29, IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, IS-909, IS-1151
- American Red Cross Courses:
- Deployment Fundamentals for Responders Traveling Away, Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview, Feeding Fundamentals, RC View National Shelter System Basics, RC View National Shelter System Surveyor, Disaster Cycle Services Foundational Training, Shelter Fundamentals, Everyone is Welcome, Using EDGE as a Learner, FY21 Ethics and Compliance, Serving Shelter Clients During COVID-19, Defensive Driving, Psychological First Aid
- FEMA Just in Time Training, Disaster Survivor Assistance
- Basic Life Support CPR Certification
- NextGen Health Care Data Entry
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Tactical Emergency Critical Care (TECC)
- ALERRT- AAIR
- BLS CPR
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
National EMS
11.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Responder
National EMS
04.2025 - 11.2025
(Round 4) Communications Affairs Specialist
FEMA Headquarters, Office of External Affairs
04.2022 - 07.2022
(Round 3) Mobile Vaccination Unit Support
COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Unit
01.2022 - 04.2022
(Round 2) Disaster Action Team
American Red Cross Preparedness Project
11.2021 - 01.2022
FEMA Corps, Coordinator of Vehicle, Safety, and Tools
AmeriCorps National Community Corps
06.2021 - 07.2022
(Round 1) Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist
DR-4611-LA Hurricane Ida Disaster Survivor Assistance
06.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Loganville High School