I entered into the world of EMS in December of 2008, when I obtained by EMT-Basic certification in the State of Maryland. I started volunteering for a fire-based EMS system, Baltimore County, where I functioned as an EMT/ Firefighter. I also started working as an EMT at a private ambulance company. After functioning as an EMT for 5 years, I graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Services, Paramedic track. For the next couple of months, I worked on a critical care ALS unit that offered interfacility transportation, ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Although I was not certified as critical care paramedic, I functioned with a critical care nurse, as well as worked
As a detail oriented person I always searched for the connection between being professional and being a human who cares about others and tries to decrease their suffering. This connection made me follow my desires and led me to apply for the DPT degree. Mixing the academic knowledge with practical experience and a high level of emotional intelligence will lead to the professionalism required to touch the lives of patients. Therefore, I decided to start my practical experience by using my prior knowledge towards earning my graduate degree. By working as a Technician in an outpatient physical therapy setting, I have found a plethora of opportunities to improve myself and to prove that I am able to work with patients and interact with them in a professional manner.
Currently I do not participate in any of the EMS Field. I work in mental health St. Helena Hospital, and we receive many patients from the emergency room, but are not directly in the EMS Field. Within the next few weeks I will become an official volunteer EMT at Angwin ambulance. I personally have always enjoyed helping others and that's what brought me into the healthcare field. I look forward to working as an EMT because that's more along the lines of what I want to do as a career, which is an emergency room nurse. I chose the EMS Field because not only do I love helping others but I enjoyed the challenges that EMTs face and the constantly changing environment. I enjoy being on the front lines of the action and getting to play an instrumental role in everything from holding a hand saving a life.
I lived in Turku, Finland for research through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this past year. Immersed in the Finnish culture of bathing in the sauna, hiking in the forests, and commuting by bicycle, I easily embraced an environment that respected quietude. I found the Finnish quietness offered the chance to listen, to each other and to our own selves. With words substituted by moments of silence, this gave me the space and time to “olla omissa oloissaan”, to hear myself think: What do I want from life? I love biology and enjoy research but I miss being an EMT. What will be my contribution? Reflecting on my past, present, and future, I realized I want to pursue a career in medicine.
Education. It is a vital source needed in order to succeed. Though many schools offer a basic education, there are not many that offer the advanced level of learning that ASMSA provides. While attending ASMSA, I hope to be taught at a higher level that better suits my standards. ASMSA will give me the prospect to learn at a level that I can use to challenge myself to better my future.
Care Ambulance is located in orange California, care provides 911 services and interfaculty transport in both Los Angeles county and orange county. I am stationed in east los angles California, a care substation. Working with the Los Angeles county fire department, providing advanced life support and basic life support transportation. Also, assisting with 911 services such as patient treatment and patient assessment. I began my employment with care ambulance on November 2014 and I am still currently employed. While working for care ambulance, I obtained a position with Monrovia fire and rescue as a volunteer cadet. I am a non- sworn member of the department. I am assigned to an apparatus, appointed by a captain. Became the 4th man on apparatus.
“Volunteering in EMS has been a very rewarding experience,” he said. “As an EMT or paramedic, you get to see the impact of your work on your campus and community. As a student, it’s certainly beneficial — not only are you learning life-saving medical techniques, you are also acquiring an invaluable skillset, including time management skills and multitasking, which are in high demand in the world when you graduate. As is often the case with many campus activities, volunteering in college EMS takes time — collegiate EMTs need to be able to balance their important, lifesaving work on the ambulance, while still keeping up with academics.”
There are a limited number of specialties other than EM where the provider serves the undeniable role of determining whether the patient would benefit from hospital admission versus discharge home. Additionally, EM is a unique field in which you work in real-time to follow-up on tests, reevaluate patients, and keep patients, their families, and consultants up to date and involved in the progress of the patient’s evaluation and management. These specific aspects, amongst others, are what I feel separates EM from other specialties and why I am particularly drawn to the
I have chosen to study Radiography as I am very passionate about Science. Although this was never my strongest subject I always enjoyed studying the 3 science subjects and I soon developed an interest in radiography. I always worked hard to understand the fundamentals of science. I have developed an interest as I have seen people with many illnesses which had led me to want to pursue a career in radiography. My passion for patient care has strongly come from seeing people suffering from different health problems. Although it is a challenging profession I am willing to put in 100% to ensure I succeed in gaining a career. This career is a very rewarding career and I believe with my communication skills I will be able to provide support for patients and families. My interest in technology and disease has led me to an interest in this career.
First, we will discuss being a Civilian EMT. To be an EMT an individual must complete an EMT program through a technical school or college. After completion of the course the individual is required to pass a state test. After passing the state
On a cold December night in a little red brick house sat a ten year old girl named Robin who was there visiting her Great Grandmother Esther. Robin loved visiting her grandmother, because being at her house was like stepping into a time capsule. The walls were filled with old black and white pictures everywhere you looked and the heavenly aroma of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies filled the air. On this particular night grandma Esther opened up about her nursing days and shared many heartfelt stories with Robin. Her stories were filled with such emotion and passion they left a Robin thinking her grandma was a superhero.
However, I am currently in the process of being hired by the District of Columbia Fire Department but this is only a step in the right direction. I strongly believe that with my education further opportunities will arise for me, than just being a firefight / emt. Although, I have had my eyes on being a professional firefighter for many years, I wish to use my education in the behind the scenes work. My love for the fire department started at a very young age. Growing up my grandmother became very ill at a young age; this is where I first found interest in the medical field. The passion that countless doctors, nurses, medical staff, and fire department members had for a stranger encouraged me to pursue my career in this
I've very adaptive to new technology such as programs used for online documentation and electronic MARS. Other registered staff in my unit often comes to me for problem solving and troubleshooting with our online documentation program. I always put my patients first and I take the time to listen to my patients & families, no matter how busy my schedule may be. I work well under pressure and in a solo or team environment. I strive to become more knowledgeable in nursing in order to provide the best care I can to my clients In order to excel at my profession and passion I need to do everything I can to make myself better. As part of that, I did not stop with Bachelors, I did my masters, then I did Medical-surgical certification & I am also certified preceptor, have certification from UCF. My upbringing developed my core beliefs of community, family, loyalty, compassion and honesty. It also taught me that all things worthwhile require hard work. I love being a nurse, but recognize my yearning for more. I love nursing and have enjoyed my time as a floor nurse although my work experiences are acutely based, I have observed the direct relation between primary and acute care. As a nurse primarily working with patients, I have observed how patient miseducation, miscommunication, and
In my case, as an Advanced EMT, I and other EMS personnel in the field, are the assets most in need of protection. In fact, protocol dictates that I and my fellow EMTs and paramedics maintain personal safety above all else, including the provision of patient care.
As my career advances I want to use my Master’s degree to help me propel myself above other. Furthermore, I am looking for the next step to improve my resume when promotions come around for the Dearborn Heights Fire Department. I believe this degree will help me stand out when I interview and show the necessary skills of motivation, desire, leadership and loyalty when entering a leadership role within the department. Secondly, we are looking to pilot a community paramedic program which I am very interested in leading and helping organize within our community. Furthermore, I am looking to expand my skills and knowledge as a skilled professional. This degree will allow me to grow as a nurse and apply the knowledge learned within this program in a real life scenario. I would like to work as an advanced practice nurse in an acute care setting where I can help the most amounts of people possible. I also want to give back as well and teach others as much as possible. In our department we have hired many new registered nurses who I have been trusted to orient. This has given me the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare myself for a leadership role within the department and provide the necessary feedback to others to allow them to continue to grow as
High school was over, a college in Lubbock, Texas was chosen, and this young adult was going to attend paramedic school. At the end of the first semester, personal and family issues surfaced, and it was back to the little small town of Willis. Still wanting to pursue the paramedic field, Reed realized that this wasn’t the right time to do so, and began seeking employment to help with family needs. This hardworking driven individual worked two to three jobs at a time over the next nine years to help support family. In all this time, the dream of becoming a paramedic was never lost. It wasn’t until June 2011 that the door to pursue this field was reopened.