Jacqueline Garrison
Vale,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I went to kentucky for 8 months and took care of my first grandbaby and moved back to NC a little over a year ago and was reinstated with Lincoln County EMS. I have a very good standing with my current employer. I have a compassion for taking care of patients and would love to advance that one on one connection.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARAMEDIC
Lincoln County Emergency Services
03.2012 - Current
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
PARAMEDIC
Gaston County Emergency Services
05.2007 - 03.2012
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
HEAD SERVER
Linebergers Steakhouse
02.2003 - 05.2007
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Modeled strategies to wait staff for delivering exceptional and friendly service to every guest, every time.
- Inspected FOH stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints and issues to increase satisfaction and establish trust.
BAR AND RESTAURANT MANAGER
Sagebrush Steakhouse
10.1994 - 02.2003
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
QC SUPERVISOR
Mohican Mills
09.1989 - 09.1994
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with supervisors from departments such as viewing samples to coordinate effective solutions to systemic problems, resulting in direct reductions in error and rework rates.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EMS
Gaston College
Dallas, NCSkills
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Logical Reasoning
- Life Support Management
- Treatment Documentation
- Operational Standards
- IV Insertion
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Medication Doses and Administration
- Customer Service
- Inventory and Order from Food Suppliers
- Open and Close Restaurant
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Multi-Patient Triage
- EKG Procedures
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Emergency Vehicle Upkeep
- Cardiac Arrest
- Hospitality Management
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Supervisor
- Front of House Supervisor
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- Certification in Community Paramedicine
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
PARAMEDIC
Lincoln County Emergency Services
03.2012 - Current
PARAMEDIC
Gaston County Emergency Services
05.2007 - 03.2012
HEAD SERVER
Linebergers Steakhouse
02.2003 - 05.2007
BAR AND RESTAURANT MANAGER
Sagebrush Steakhouse
10.1994 - 02.2003
QC SUPERVISOR
Mohican Mills
09.1989 - 09.1994
Some College (No Degree) - EMS
Gaston College
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