Jamie Litzner Cruz
Philadelphia
Summary
Certified Emergency Medical Technician and instructor with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT/Patient Care Technician II
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
EMT-Basic
Lower Bucks Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
EMT-Basic
Keystone Quality Transport
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
Education
No Degree - EMT Instructor Training
VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Lansdale, PA01-2026
Master of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Mangement
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA12-2025
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certification
Phleb Corps
Upper Darby, PA02-2019
No Degree - EMT Certification
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2008
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Condition reporting
- Resuscitation
- Respiratory assessment
- Accident response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluations
Timeline
EMT/Patient Care Technician II
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Methodist Division
07.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Lower Bucks Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2022
EMT-Basic
Keystone Quality Transport
04.2018 - 03.2020
No Degree - EMT Instructor Training
VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Master of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Mangement
Rosemont College
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certification
Phleb Corps
No Degree - EMT Certification
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
La Salle University