Lisa Foster
Walker
Summary
Dedicated professional bringing several years of excellent performance in medical roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.
Organized Paramedic offering demonstrated success of building patient rapport and delivering superior medical care. Thorough and focused under pressure with a history of creating a trusting and effective care environment under volatile conditions.
Reliable professional held in high regard as paramedic of several years. Safety-conscious and hardworking with skills in effective communication, patient support and medication administration. Delivering highest level of patient care on every call.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
Baton Rouge
05.2019 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care during transport to hospitals.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for effective patient handoff.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures and health management.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring timely arrival on scene.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Paramedicine
Nemsa
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 01.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Nemsa
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 01.2019 - 05.2019
Ged
Baton Rouge, LouisianaSkills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency medical care
- Patient assessment
- CPR administration
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient transport
- Medical equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Mass casualty incident response
- Intubation
- Safety protocols
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetic emergencies
- Bedside reporting
- Reporting and documentation
- Field patient assessments
- Respiratory assessment
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency management
- Airway management
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Fracture stabilization
- Intravenous therapy
- Allergic reaction management
- CPR
- Geriatric emergency care
- Pre-hospital care
- Stroke management
- Patient management
- Emergency vehicle upkeep
- Direct patient care
- Medical history collection
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Obstetric emergencies
- Lifesaving measures
- Spinal immobilization
- Life support management
- Triaging
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Seizure management
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Paramedicine
Nemsa
01.2022 - 12.2022
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
05.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Nemsa
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ged