Colleen Leahy
Joliet,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Paramedic with extensive experience in patient safety, customer service, and continuity of care. Recognized for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a strong ability to think creatively in high-pressure situations. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute effectively to the Paramedic role at PSI, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for patients. A reliable team player consistently praised for hard work and dedication, prepared to drive the company’s mission forward.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Paramedic Serivces of Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Administered advanced life support techniques in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs.
- Implemented training programs for new paramedics, enhancing team performance.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions to determine care needs.
ONSITE MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE
Amazon
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Provide triage, first aid, and/or referral to outside medical providers, if indicated.
- Develop a plan of care for Amazon Associate's recovering from an injury, focused on injury improvement, including self-care instructions as needed.
- Facilitate and maintain the workers' compensation and return to work process for associates with work related injuries.
- Spend frequent time on the warehouse floor to interact and engage with Amazon Associate's and managers to coach on observed at-risk work habits.
PARAMEDIC TECH
Northwest Community Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered emergency medical care and interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions and continuity of care.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including defibrillators and ventilators, maintaining accuracy in high-stakes environments.
- Assessed patient conditions through comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate treatment protocols.
MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATE
CSL Plasma
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.
- Responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.
- Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
- Assisted in managing medical emergencies at the center by providing routine care according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Elevated critical situations to center physician or local medical service providers as necessary.
URGENT CARE TECHNITION
DuPage Medical Group Immediate Care Centers
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
- Administered drugs, orally and by injection and performed intravenous procedures.
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Roberts Park Fire Protection District
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Assessed call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
- Monitored trauma, critical and cardiac patients while appropriately responding to symptoms before hospital arrival.
- Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service on assigned shift.
- Maintained fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
PARAMEDIC
Edwards Ambulance Services
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
- Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher
CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
Joliet Area Community Hospice
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Provide comfort care to patient and family members through the end of life process.
- Helped with daily activities such as bathing, eating, mobility, and more.
CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked with RN's to provide patient care. Worked in many areas, such as; ER, ICU, OB, Psychiatric, Medical, Surgical, and Telemetry.
Education
BASICS OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER - FIRE SICENCE
Romeoville fire academy
Romeoville, IL10.2018
PARAMEDIC LISENSE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Silver Cross Paramedic Program
New Lenox, IL05.2016
EMT-P - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12.2015
CNA - NURSING
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Victor J. Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL05.2011
Skills
- Patient Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Basic Operations Firefighter
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Paramedic
Paramedic Serivces of Illinois
10.2024 - Current
ONSITE MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE
Amazon
03.2021 - 09.2024
PARAMEDIC TECH
Northwest Community Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2022
MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATE
CSL Plasma
10.2020 - 03.2021
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Roberts Park Fire Protection District
10.2018 - 04.2019
URGENT CARE TECHNITION
DuPage Medical Group Immediate Care Centers
10.2017 - 10.2020
PARAMEDIC
Edwards Ambulance Services
09.2016 - 02.2018
CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
Joliet Area Community Hospice
08.2014 - 09.2016
CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2014
PARAMEDIC LISENSE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Silver Cross Paramedic Program
EMT-P - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Joliet Junior College
CNA - NURSING
Moraine Valley Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Victor J. Andrew High School
BASICS OPERATIONS FIREFIGHTER - FIRE SICENCE
Romeoville fire academy