Marissa Parsons
Bishops Falls,Canada
Summary
Emergency medical professional with strong background in providing critical care and rapid response in high-pressure situations. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, adaptability, and reliability, consistently ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency medical procedures, patient assessment, and crisis management, with focus on achieving impactful results. Known for maintaining composure and delivering effective care in fluid and demanding environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Responder
NL Health Services
- Emergency medical responder with the central zone
- Responds to emergency calls, routine calls, and stat transfers
- Fill in when needed in other bases located in Central
- Assessed patient stability, scene safety and communicated nature of injury or illness to treatment team.
- Communicated effectively with family members or bystanders to gather relevant information about the patient''s condition or incident details.
Cashier
Kitchen
10.2013
- Take Orders
- Prepare food
- Clean up at the end of the night
- Night shift (when they were open)
Emergency Medical Responder
EMR Point Lemington
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Responded to emergency calls and stat transfers and was on standby if other ambulances were unavailable
- Assessed patient stability, scene safety and communicated nature of injury or illness to treatment team.
- Adapted to dynamic situations and adjusted treatment plans as needed when patient conditions changed or additional information became available.
Emergency Dispatcher
Mackenzie Ambulance, Codroy Ambulance, Jefferies Ambulance, Tryco Ambulance, Point Lemington Ambulance, Woody Point Ambulance, St Bride's ambulance-Newfoundland
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls and their outcomes, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference.
- Improved response times by prioritizing and efficiently managing emergency calls.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Effectively managed stressful situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing crucial support to both callers and first responders.
EMR
Mackenzie Ambulance-Codroy
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Drive and tend to patients with a paramedic, also clean and restock the ambulance
- Stat transfer, routine transfer
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
- Assisted paramedics with life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
Patient Transfer Attendant
Caring Hands
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Picked patients up from hospital or care facilities and brought them to appointments or home
- Developed strong relationships with frequent patients, offering personalized support tailored to their specific needs.
- Ensured timely transports by efficiently coordinating with hospital staff and maintaining clear communication.
- Supported efficient workflow by promptly responding to transport requests from various departments within the hospital.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients with proper body mechanics and lifting techniques during transfers.
Cleaner
Airostole Custom Homes
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Cleaning up construction worksites
Bartender
Showgirls
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Waitress, beer tub girl, and bartender
- Clean tables and serve drinks
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Patient Transfer Attendant
Caring Hands
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Transferring patients from hospital to hospital, bringing them home, to doctor appointments, etc
- Developed strong relationships with frequent patients, offering personalized support tailored to their specific needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing diverse patient populations, including those with mobility limitations, cognitive impairments, or other unique care requirements.
- Ensured timely transports by efficiently coordinating with hospital staff and maintaining clear communication.
- Supported efficient workflow by promptly responding to transport requests from various departments within the hospital.
Waitress
Earls Restaurants
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Seasonal waitress
Bartender
Gros Morne Pub
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Bartender
Education
EMR Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder course
12.2024
Skills
- Reliable and Dependable
- Punctual
- Excellent work ethics
- Willing to learn and adaptable
- Third-year junior firefighter
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- CPR and first aid
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
EMR
BLS/ First Aid
Timeline
Emergency Medical Responder
EMR Point Lemington
01.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Dispatcher
Mackenzie Ambulance, Codroy Ambulance, Jefferies Ambulance, Tryco Ambulance, Point Lemington Ambulance, Woody Point Ambulance, St Bride's ambulance-Newfoundland
09.2021 - 03.2024
EMR
Mackenzie Ambulance-Codroy
10.2020 - 01.2024
Patient Transfer Attendant
Caring Hands
07.2019 - 10.2019
Cleaner
Airostole Custom Homes
08.2018 - 09.2018
Bartender
Showgirls
02.2018 - 05.2018
Patient Transfer Attendant
Caring Hands
08.2016 - 02.2017
Waitress
Earls Restaurants
06.2015 - 09.2015
Bartender
Gros Morne Pub
03.2015 - 06.2015
Cashier
Kitchen
10.2013
Emergency Medical Responder
NL Health Services
EMR Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder course
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