Christine Bush
Seymour
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. Dependable EMT-B 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. Calm and level-headed Emergency Medical Technician confident in triaging scenes to optimize resource utilization. Dedicated to continuous professional development and delivering of optimal care. Thorough in cleaning and sanitizing between calls.
Professional with strong background in emergency communication and crisis management. Skilled in rapid decision-making, effective communication, and critical thinking under pressure. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and consistent reliability. Proficient in multi-tasking, problem-solving, and maintaining composure in high-stress environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
9-1-1 Dispatcher
Indianapolis Airport Authority
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Responded efficiently to emergency calls, assessing situations and dispatching appropriate resources.
- Coordinated communication between emergency responders and callers to ensure accurate information flow.
- Utilized CAD systems for real-time dispatching, tracking units, and managing incident reports.
- Mentored new dispatchers on protocols, procedures, and effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to streamline inter-agency communication during incidents.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
EMT-B
Ascension St Vincent Critical Care Ambulance
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Work with a team made up of either a NP, nurse, and respiratory therapist or nurse, paramedic, and perfusionist.
- Obtain higher level of certificates in order to maintain and keep up on education for neonates, pediatrics, maternal fetal, and adult population.
EMT-B
AMR
Indianapolis, IN
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
EMT-B
Transcare Ambulance
Indianapolis, IN
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
EMT-B
Morgan County EMS
Martinsville, IN
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Phlebotomist
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
05.2014
Skills
- CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM COORDINATION
- LIFE SUPPORT TECHNIQUE SKILLS
- EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVING (EVOC)
- VITAL SIGN ASSESSMENT
- VENIPUNCTURE PROCEDURES
- STRETCHER AND BACKBOARD USE
- DISPATCHER COMMUNICATION
- PATIENT IMMOBILIZATION
- SCENE PRIORITIZATION
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Stress tolerance
- Problem-solving
Timeline
9-1-1 Dispatcher
Indianapolis Airport Authority
06.2023 - 07.2025
EMT-B
Ascension St Vincent Critical Care Ambulance
07.2019 - 07.2024
EMT-B
AMR
06.2018 - 11.2019
EMT-B
Transcare Ambulance
11.2017 - 05.2019
EMT-B
Morgan County EMS
04.2017 - 11.2018
Phlebotomist
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School