Virginia Barnes
Vidalia
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Pafford EMS
Ferriday
05.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Provided basic life support and advanced medical care on scene.
- Operated emergency medical equipment during patient transport.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams and dispatchers.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided accurately.
- Assisted in training new EMTs on protocols and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure personal and patient well-being.
Emergency Medical Technician
Metro Ambulance
Natchez
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Provided basic life support and advanced medical care on scene.
- Operated emergency medical equipment during patient transport.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams and dispatchers.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided accurately.
Emergency Medical Technician
Heartland Ambulance Service
Indianapolis
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided basic life support and advanced medical care on scene.
- Medical deployment
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Natchez
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Provided basic life support and advanced medical care on scene.
- Operated emergency medical equipment during patient transport.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams and dispatchers.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided accurately.
- Assisted in training new EMTs on protocols and procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician
Metro Ambulance Services
Natchez
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
- Provided basic life support and advanced medical care on scene.
- Operated emergency medical equipment during patient transport.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams and dispatchers.
- Documented patient information and treatment provided accurately.
- Assisted in training new EMTs on protocols and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure personal and patient well-being.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Stay at home mom
Self
Vidalia
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Hostess
Dodges Chicken Store
Vidalia
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely food service.
- Assisted guests with menu inquiries and special requests.
- Maintained cleanliness of the front area and dining spaces.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experience.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
- Operating register
Front Desk Receptionist
Eola Hotel
Natchez
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Making reservations
- Answering phones
- Customer service
- Checking people in and out
- Greeted guests warmly and checked them into their rooms.
- Managed phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Coordinated reservations and ensured accurate booking information.
- Provided information about hotel amenities and local attractions.
- Assisted guests with check-out procedures and billing inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front desk area.
- Handled guest complaints promptly and professionally for resolution.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure room readiness for guests.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
Education
Business Office Administration - Business
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Ferriday, LA 08.2024 - 12.2025
Nationally Registered EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
ACE4EMS
Ferriday, LA 01.2019 - 06.2019
Ferriday High School
Ferriday, LASkills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Medical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Customer service
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology
- CPR and first aid
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Patient stabilization
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Calm under pressure
- Vital sign assessment
- Medical recordkeeping
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality assurance controls
- Supply restocking
- Behavioral emergencies
- Record keeping
Timeline
Business Office Administration - Business
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
08.2024 - 12.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Pafford EMS
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Metro Ambulance
04.2021 - 05.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Heartland Ambulance Service
01.2021 - 03.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
06.2020 - 12.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Metro Ambulance Services
02.2019 - 06.2020
Nationally Registered EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
ACE4EMS
01.2019 - 06.2019
Stay at home mom
Self
09.2014 - 02.2019
Hostess
Dodges Chicken Store
01.2012 - 09.2014
Front Desk Receptionist
Eola Hotel
06.2009 - 04.2010
Ferriday High School