Jacob Norton
Collierville
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Technician with a proven track record at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, excelling in ultra-sound guided IV placement and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking. Skilled in pediatric emergency care, I've advanced patient outcomes through innovative wound care techniques and effective teamwork. My hands-on experience and problem-solving abilities set the stage for delivering high-quality patient care under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Resuscitation
- Placement of IV's with or without the utilization of Ultra Sound for meds, blood draws, and fluids.
- Suturing any wounds utilizing various techniques depending on the particular procedure and providing education to patients on continued care of the wound.
- Casting/splinting of any fractured bones
- Cleaning/debridement of all burns and applying meds while educating the process of continued care
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, oxygen saturation level and blood pressure readings.
- Provided emotional support to patients by listening attentively to their concerns and answering questions as needed.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hematocrits, EKGs, blood glucose levels and other diagnostic tests.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned patients to assess their condition.
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Health Care
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated ability to assess patient condition and determine appropriate course of action, while remaining calm under pressure.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient encounters according to established protocols.
- Treated patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
- Routinely monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration rate.
- Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
Education
Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Southwest Community College
07.2020
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2025
Skills
- Ultra-sound Guided IV placement
- Wound Care
- Suturing
- Casting/Splinting
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient transport
- Resuscitation
- Operating Ambulance
- Monitoring Equipment
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Care Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
LeBonheur Children's Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Community Health Care
08.2020 - 09.2021
Certification - Emergency Medical Services
Southwest Community College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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