Lauren Barnes
Reading
Summary
Certified, entry-level Paramedic 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. Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with over 3 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. Dependable EMT, effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Tower Direct
09.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate actions.
- Operated emergency response vehicles, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately, enhancing communication within healthcare teams.
- Trained new EMT personnel in procedures and protocols, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to optimize response times for emergency calls.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance, ensuring readiness for emergency situations.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Vet Assistant
Steve Hoeltzel
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted senior staff with physical assessments.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Ran bloodwork on patients
- Keeping hospital clean, doing laundry, restocking items, etc
Vet Technician
Mark Pautler
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Kennel Technician
Elizabeth Mccully
03.2014 - 04.2018
- I worked as part of animal control, would do on call services and pick up strays/injured animals after hours
- Administered medications and vaccines to animals
- Adoption counseling
- Cleaned animals kennels, and kept animals clean and free of contaminants
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
- Euthanized terminally ill animals
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Lancaster Public Training Safety Center
Manheim, PA06.2022
High School Diploma -
Garden Spot Senior High School
New Holland, PA06.2013
Vet Assistant Degree - Veterinarian Assisting
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA05.2013
Paramedic Degree - Paramedicine
Reading School of Health Sciences
Phoenixville, PA12-2025
Skills
- Emergency experience, been working in the emergency field for over 5 years EMT experience for over 3 years and animal emergency medicine for over 4 years Very capable and used to having to think quickly and act fast in emergency situations
- Compassionate Care, enjoy taking care of people/animals in need
- Multitasking
- Being clean and organized
- Hard worker and always keeping myself busy
- File and records management
- Emergency and preventive care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Bleeding control
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR certified
- NIMS 100, 200, 800, 700
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic - certified paramedic
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Tower Direct
09.2022 - Current
Vet Technician
Mark Pautler
01.2021 - 01.2022
Vet Assistant
Steve Hoeltzel
04.2018 - 09.2022
Kennel Technician
Elizabeth Mccully
03.2014 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Garden Spot Senior High School
Vet Assistant Degree - Veterinarian Assisting
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Lancaster Public Training Safety Center
Paramedic Degree - Paramedicine
Reading School of Health Sciences