Savannah Smith
Jasper
Summary
Proactive professional with experience executing quality care. Deep knowledge of emergency medicine with outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion, and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EMT-Basic
Skyline EMS
Jasper
08.2022 - Current
- Administered basic life support and first aid to patients in need.
- Operated medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen systems.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during patient transport and handoff procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in crisis situations.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Jasper
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis machine functions during treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis equipment for safe and efficient operations.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
- Documented patient information and treatment details accurately in medical records.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in the clinic.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
Ambulance Driver
Central EMS
Roswell
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated ambulance vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and safety protocols.
- Assisted medical personnel in preparing patients for transport to healthcare facilities.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure readiness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth patient handoff at medical facilities.
- Managed equipment inventory and ensured supplies were stocked and accessible during shifts.
- Maintained the cleanliness of ambulance interior, exterior and equipment.
Education
GED
Jasper, GASkills
- basic life support
- electronic health records
- patient monitoring
- emergency vehicle operation
- medical documentation
- infection control compliance
- quality assurance
- team collaboration
- emotional support
- problem solving
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- patient education
- safety protocols
- Medical terminology
- Compassion and empathy
- Defibrillation use
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Skyline EMS
08.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2022 - 08.2022
Ambulance Driver
Central EMS
03.2021 - 01.2022
GED