Jennel Marin
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Summary
Paramedic with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Partner
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in Ketamine and nitrous sedation.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Inserted peripheral and US IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Responded to codes throughout hospital
- Responded as part of a BLS NEAR team for outpatient individuals throughout the hospital.
- Set up for advanced airway procedures and laceration repair
Emergency Department Technician
University Of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
- Administered IVs, medications, wound dressings, assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality treatment plans.
- Served as a patient advocate, liaising between medical professionals and patients to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, de-escalating potentially dangerous situations effectively.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
Emergency Department Technician III
Franciscan Health Hammond
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Managed confidential patient records with discretion, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Superior Ambulance Service
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Superior Ambulance Service
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, relaying vital information about patient conditions and incident locations for timely responses.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced procedures, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Monitored vital signs
- Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic regulations while prioritizing the well-being of patients during transport.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
Medical Assistant
Midwest Bone and Joint Specialists
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depletion.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
- Application and removal of splints and casts.
- Suture/Staple removal
- Application of orthopedic braces
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Moraine Valley Community College
05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Northwestern Business College
Bridgeview06-2012
Fishers High School
Fishers, IN05-2009
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Medical equipment operation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient examination
- Vital assessments
- Safety protocols
- Emergency medical services
- Oxygen therapy
- IV fluid replacement
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Cardiac defibrillation
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS Life Support
IDPH: Licensed Paramedic, IL
Timeline
Emergency Department Partner
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
University Of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
Emergency Department Technician III
Franciscan Health Hammond
10.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Superior Ambulance Service
05.2017 - 10.2017
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Superior Ambulance Service
09.2015 - 06.2016
Medical Assistant
Midwest Bone and Joint Specialists
01.2014 - 09.2015
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Moraine Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Northwestern Business College
Fishers High School
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