Melissa Schumacher
Emergency Medical Technician
Vero Beach, FL
**********@*****.*** - 920-***-****
Knowledgeable, dual-degree, independent problem solver with technical competencies derived from clinical
nursing experience in: medical/surgical, mental health, geriatric acute care, and health education for
community members. Provide emergency care in the pre-hospital setting. Experienced in intensive, time-
restricted academic environments and have the ability to thrive with a diversity of nursing tasks.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medical Technician
Oostburg Ambulance - Oostburg, WI - September 2011 to October 2013
Perform rapid response and emergency care to medical and trauma patients
• Evaluate and assess patient, triage, and administer care as necessary per patient scenario
• Coordinate individualized patient care with other crew members and emergency services
• Continue education through community training opportunities and EMS conferences
• Promote community awareness of health by being a co-organizer of fundraising events and the Oostburg
Ambulance Health & Wellness Fair
• In excess of 2,000 volunteer hours of on-call time and responses to emergencies
• Completed Advanced EMT training in June 2013
Clinical Nursing Student
Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center - October 2012 to May 2013
Precepted Clinical Experience - Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Saint Agnes of Fond du Lac, Fond du
Lac Lutheran Homes and Sargento Foods Inc. (all in Southeastern WI)
• Accumulated 728 hours of one-on-one, precepted clinical experience with direct patient care
• Provided a full range of patient needs, including medication administration, assessment, end of life support,
acute rehabilitation, health education, psychosocial therapy classes, and direction of patient care support
functions with ancillary staff
• Incorporated all aspects of the nursing process to develop and utilize individualized care plans to care for
patients
• Experienced in documentation using Cerner computer program
• Certified for pediatric and adult Basic life support, CPR, first aid, and AED
Certified Nursing Assistant
Preferred Home Health Care of Oshkosh - Oshkosh, WI - April 2010 to May 2012
and Pine Haven Assisted Living of Oostburg, WI
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with patient hygiene, dressing, feeding, and transfers
• Homemaking assistance and cares for home-bound patients
• Collaboration with nurses, physical therapists, and lab technicians
EDUCATION
BSN in Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
May 2012 to May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, WI
May 2011