Jennifer Franklin
Leicester
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Medical Technician with a strong background in patient triage and laboratory procedures. Combines emergency response expertise with meticulous attention to specimen handling, ensuring precise diagnostics and patient support. Committed to maintaining high standards of care in both emergency and lab settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Support Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
09.2011 - Current
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Tracked specimens by initialing, dating, and noting collection times to ensure proper handling.
- Addressed unusual test orders by communicating with physicians and nursing stations to clarify requirements.
- Managed inventory and proactively reordered supplies to prevent shortages.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Emergency Medical Technician
Town Of Leicester EMS
Leicester
05.1999 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations by prioritizing life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to maximize treatment for multiple patients simultaneously.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient pain, comfort, and needs during transportation to ensure effective preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Identified and responded to patient needs rapidly based on observed conditions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2025
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-2009
High School Diploma -
St. Peter Marian Jr Sr CCHS
Worcester, MA05-1997
Skills
- Emergency response training
- Emergency care
- Trauma assessment
- Patient triage
- Patient assessments
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory procedures
- Biohazard disposal
- Reagent preparation
- Patient support services
- Attention to Detail
- Pre-hospital care
Timeline
Lab Support Technician
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
09.2011 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Town Of Leicester EMS
05.1999 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Quinsigamond Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Peter Marian Jr Sr CCHS