Samantha
Higley
RUMFORD, ME, 04276
********.*****@*****.***
Detail-oriented professional with 14+
years of experience and a proven
knowledge of emergency response,
patient relations, and patient safety.
Aiming to leverage my skills to
successfully fill the Flight Paramedic
role at your company.
BETHEL RESCUE, Bethel, ME
Paramedic Jan 2019 - Present
MED-CARE AMBULANCE, Mexico, ME
Captain/Paramedic Aug 2009 - Present
EXPERIENCE
• Established positive rapport with patient and patient's caregivers. Developed communications and interpersonal skills, adept at working with diverse population.
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• Created reports in clear and concise manner using proper grammar. Provided basic and advanced life support and patient care to guests and employees.
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Employed discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas, read, interpret and follow instruction.
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Performed venipuncture, collected laboratory specimens, inserts and removed peripheral intravenous catheters from extremities.
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Communicated with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
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• Documented all findings and treatments clearly and concisely.
• Initiated and discontinued peripheral intravenous catheters.
• Transported patient for procedures, admissions and discharges.
• Transferred patients in professional and competent manner. Obtained vital signs and ensured safe monitoring practice within normal limits.
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Displayed professionalism, compassion and sound medical practice when dealt with challenging situations.
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Demonstrated excellent judgment and prioritized decisions in best interest of patient.
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• Transferred patients in professional and competent manner. Communicated educational needs to department leadership, maintained skill checklists and continuing education records.
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Utilized specific knowledge in emergency care of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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Served as mentor, role model and educational resource for fellow employees.
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• Created reports in clear and concise manner using proper grammar. Administered initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
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• Established positive rapport with patient and patient's caregivers. Developed communications and interpersonal skills, adept at working with diverse population.
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Managed and supervised my own shift and takes care of supervisor responsibilities.
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UNITED TRAINING CENTER
Lewiston, ME
Paramedicine Paramedicine (Apr 2017)
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
Lewiston, ME
Completed coursework towards Health sciences Sports medicine and nutrition (Jun 2016)
• GPA: 3.5
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Wilderness medicine
• Swift water rescue
• ACLS, PALS, ITLS, BLS CPR
• Emergency Response
• Advanced Life Support
• Administration
• Physical Activity
• Emergency Care
• Administrative Duties
CERTIFICATIONS
• Paramedic