Quentin Blakley
Atlanta,MI
Summary
Compassionate New Grad Registered Nurse with 17 years in emergency services and 2 years as an Emergency Department Technician. Expertise in crisis management, patient assessment, and rapid medical intervention supports high-quality care delivery in fast-paced settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Provide basic patient care, including comfort measures and assistance with mobility. Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal Perform 12-lead EKG.
- Measure and apply extremity splints per physician's orders.
- Transport patients to other departments in the hospital.
- Performed bedside glucose testing and reported critical values to nursing staff for rapid treatment decisions.
Fire Sergeant
City of Atlanta Fire & Rescue
06.2004 - 11.2021
- Maintained EMT-I certification during employment
- Rendered pre-hospital emergency medical care of various traumas.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria were present and took immediate action.
- Led team and other first responders to gain control of emergency crisis.
- Passionate medical service provider able to remain calm under pressure and react swiftly in urgent and life threatening situations.
- Inspected and maintained breathing apparatus, pumps, and SCBA logs to maintain full operational readiness.
- Coordinated with police and EMS to establish triage zones and patient transport priorities during mass casualty events.
- Supervised daily maintenance of fire apparatus and pumps, reducing equipment failures during responses.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GA05-2026
Architecture
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INAssociate of Arts -
Middle Georgia College & State University
Cochran, GA04.1998
Skills
First Aid & CPR, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Patient Assessment & Vitals, Medication & IV Administration, Patient Stabilization, Emergency Scene Management, Infection Control, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Emergency Preparedness, Trauma assessment
Certification
BLS/AED/CPR, American Red Cross — May 2026 – May 2028
State of Georgia Registered Professional Nurse 9-21-2026
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2025
Fire Sergeant
City of Atlanta Fire & Rescue
06.2004 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts -
Middle Georgia College & State University
Architecture
Purdue University