Misty Williams
Hot Springs
Summary
Dedicated and qualified professional with many years of medical training with a focus in Emergency Management. I have provided a large amount of patients care hours as well as in-class time. Proficient in Paramedicine as well as disease control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
National Park Hospital Emergency Dept.
01.2010 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Patient Care Tech
St Vincents Hospital ICU
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR07.2018
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Intubation
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pre-hospital Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Transport
- Stroke Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Examination
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
- Triaging
- Vital Assessments
- Scene safety assessment
- Mental Health Crisis Management
- Safety Protocols
- Geriatric Emergency Care
- Allergic reaction management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Fracture Stabilization
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Medical History Collection
- Burn Treatment
- Wound Care
- Spinal Immobilization
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Patient Immobilization
- Poisoning Response
- Ambulance Transfer
- Communicable Disease Control
- Seizure Management
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Cardiac Defibrillation
Timeline
Paramedic
Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
03.2018 - 12.2023
Paramedic
National Park Hospital Emergency Dept.
01.2010 - Current
Patient Care Tech
St Vincents Hospital ICU
02.2006 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
National Park College
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