Tara Fullen
Bedford
Summary
Reliable professional in emergency medical services, recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response procedures, and critical care transport. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and coordination with healthcare professionals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
05.2023 - Current
- Identified potential safety issues related to telemetry monitoring systems and took corrective action as needed.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
- Utilized computer applications such as electronic health records systems for documenting patient information.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously with different levels of acuity and severity.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely according to departmental policies.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Salem
02.2018 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Loaded and transported patients from hospitals to rehab centers or other medical facilities.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford
06.2017 - Current
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Administered medications according to approved protocols and dosage guidelines.
- Operated ambulances safely under emergency conditions while transporting patients to designated locations or hospitals.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05-2009
Skills
- Patient monitoring techniques
- Heart rhythm interpretation
- ECG monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient management
Certification
- NREMT
- VA EMT
- CPR
Timeline
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Lewis Gale Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer
Bedford County Public Schools
06.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Central Virginia Community College
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