AUTUMN ELAM
Fort Wayne
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician 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 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. Fast-acting EMT provides quality care to patients in critical medical situations. Maintains vast knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols with strong background in CPR and first aid. Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed and focused in emergency situations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Nurse
Jesse Yuang
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with physicians on developing individualized plans of care tailored specifically towards each patient’s unique situation or condition.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities, ensuring proper communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, displaying empathy while addressing their concerns with sensitivity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Exhibited competency in various nursing skills such as medication administration, and wound care management.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
Emergency Medical Technician
Matt Debross
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients’ vital statistics and medical history.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Maintained level-headedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI07-2021
EMT - undefined
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI12-2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD05-2003
Skills
- Patient Records Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Test Interpretations
- Vitals monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient and family advocacy
- End of life care
- Wound Care
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician
- CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Matt Debross
04.2024 - 12.2025
Graduate Nurse
Jesse Yuang
01.2021 - Current
EMT - undefined
Bay Mills Community College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Lake Superior State University