Tirzah Hopkins
Salem
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at New Chapel EMS, adept in vital signs monitoring and critical decision-making. Excelled in high-pressure environments, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in both emergency medical techniques and compassionate care, consistently improving client and patient support through innovative solutions and empathetic communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caretaker
Grandfather
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Transported clients to appointments, errands, and social events, enabling continued engagement in community activities.
- Provided emotional support through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal client support.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive in-home care.
- Came up with creative ways to communicate with client because client could not speak or move.
- Was very aware of client's needs and potentially emergent situations.
- Was diligent in client's meds, feedings, and hydration, as well as comfort care such as stretching, eye drops, washing out mouth, and in general keeping client clean and comfortable.
- Attended to client's spiritual health with frequent Bible reading and putting on engaging videos and sermons.
Emergency Medical Technician
New Chapel EMS
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Learned how to deal with partner-specific emergencies as my partner had frequent seizures.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Learned how to communicate and de-escalate high-intensity situations with both patients and coworkers.
Support Staff
Country Lake Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Interacted with campers of all ages, backgrounds, and disabilities on a regular basis.
- Facilitated camp activities such as paintball, zip line, high ropes course, axe throwing, and archery.
- Set up and tore down meeting spaces.
- Cleaned hotel-style lodge rooms, large dorms, meeting spaces, and eating areas.
- Led large groups of cleaning teams in their tasks.
- Prepared and served food for hundreds of campers per meal.
- Hosted retreats in the hotel-style lodge.
- Did anything else my bosses asked me to (support staff = jack of all trades).
Lifeguard
Country Lake Inc
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored campers in brown-water lake environments and high-risk activities such as the slip-n-slide.
Groundskeeper
Country Lake Inc
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Engaged in strenuous eight-hour weed-eating shifts
- Cleared brush and debris on property whenever possible
- Mowed fields with zero-turn mower
- Did small amounts of necessary maintenance on equipment
Education
No Degree - Biology W/Pre-Med Track
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, Indiana06-2028
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Technician
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, Indiana12-2023
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Various Locations06-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical decision-making skills
- Pre-hospital care
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient management
- Ambulance driving
- Diabetic emergencies
Timeline
In-Home Caretaker
Grandfather
08.2024 - 01.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
New Chapel EMS
03.2024 - 06.2024
Groundskeeper
Country Lake Inc
05.2023 - 09.2023
Support Staff
Country Lake Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2024
Lifeguard
Country Lake Inc
03.2020 - 03.2024
No Degree - Biology W/Pre-Med Track
Indiana University Southeast
Certificate of Technical Studies - Emergency Medical Technician
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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