Alexis Rella
Charlotte
Summary
Emergency Medical Technician with 9 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations, with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Medical Examiner Investigator with more than 5 years of successful experience in death investigation and forensic science. American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation certified as of November 2021. Strengths in examination, correlation, and interpretation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Examiner Investigator
Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office
10.2019 - Current
- Investigates any death that falls under the jurisdiction of the Chief Medical Examiner including all suspicious, violent, unexplained, and unexpected deaths.
- Assists the Medical Examiner with preliminary external examination of the body as appropriate with reference to identification of findings and factors.
- Enhanced case accuracy by meticulously reviewing and analyzing medical records, autopsy reports, and toxicology results.
- Ensured the successful completion of high-profile investigations by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
- Contributed to the training and development of interns through active involvement in the county’s internship program.
- Mentored new hires, providing guidance on daily operations, protocols, and best practices.
Emergency Medical Technician
Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Improved patient reassurance and cooperation during emergencies by employing interpersonal and communication skills.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to provide medical care.
Emergency Medical Technician / Field Training Officer
Union County EMS
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Improved patient reassurance and cooperation during emergencies by employing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Train EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, vital signs, primary and secondary assessments, patient history elicitation, and splinting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Concentration in Forensic Anthropology
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2016
Skills
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Anatomical knowledge
- Medical history analysis
- Medicolegal examination
- Investigatory documentation
- Case management
- Pre-hospital care
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Examiner Investigator
Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office
10.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician / Field Training Officer
Union County EMS
08.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Concentration in Forensic Anthropology
East Carolina University
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