Tara Detloff
New Lenox
Summary
I am a 37 year old female from North Carolina. I grew up in the foster system and know how to navigate tough relationships. I graduated high school with my cosmetology certificate. Went for my EMT a few years later. I loved being an EMT. It was challenging and right up my alley. I juggled work, school, being a mom, and picking up odd jobs. Life happened and we welcomed a second addition to our family. A family of 3 became a family of 4 during covid. We juggled everything like everyone else. I decided to work on myself again. Completed my Associates in Arts. Became a school bus driver for 2 years. Volunteered for our community "friends of the park" club, to raise money for the local food pantry. My youngest is going back to school and I want to devote my time to a job I can drive into head first and do well at.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bus Driver
First Student
Crest Hill
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Operated buses safely while adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking from the bus safely.
- Managed student behavior during transit to maintain a safe environment.
- Followed established routes to ensure timely and efficient transportation services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service efficiency and safety practices.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Documented incidents and reported maintenance issues promptly for resolution.
- Communicated effectively with school officials regarding transportation needs.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
Communication Specialist- Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed several communication resources from outbound paramedics, nurses, or doctors utilizing air and ground frequencies.
- Evaluated emergency needs to determine level of care before arrival in order to dispatch the appropriate medical response team in a timely and efficient manner.
- Communicated with paramedics to enter sensitive patient information to help identify and learn more about patient history.
- Trained new employees on how to utilize multiple radio communication systems, input patient medical information, evaluate incoming emergency needs, and overflow in emergency departments to determine level of care needed.
Member of Review Board
Vitalink- Critical Care Transport
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Received dispatched information that included patient location, assessment of the situation, and as part of a team safely transported patients to receiving facility.
- Monitored and stabilized vital signs through every transport.
- Trained personnel on defensive driving to provide team safety.
- Managed the safety inspection of all ambulances and equipment.
- Member of Review Board that reviewed all calls to determine the appropriate level of care was being given.
EMT-I 911 RESPONSE
Bladen County EMS
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Assessed the emergency environment, evaluated patient's needs and provided appropriate call within the pre-hospital protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and providing cardiac monitoring, IV, and intubations among other life saving care.
- Provided patient information and medical assessment reports to the receiving facility.
Education
Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL 08.2024 - 07.2025
Associates in Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL03.2021
Skills
- EMT Experience
- Vital signs
- Intubation
- IV
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Problem Solving
- Triage
- Training
- Epic
- Customer Care/ Service
- Leadership
- Reporting
- Hospital Experience
- Medical Records
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Dispatching
- Employee training
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Defensive driving expert
- Attention to detail
- Emergency procedures
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Route navigation
- Dependability and punctuality
- Strong safety history
- Navigation and road safety
- Adaptable to change
- Safety-focused
- First aid
- Inclement weather driving
- Route planning
- Logbook management
- Air brake certification
- Safe driving techniques
- Patience under pressure
- Weather monitoring
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Joliet Junior College
08.2024 - 07.2025
Bus Driver
First Student
10.2021 - 12.2024
Communication Specialist- Emergency Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2019
Member of Review Board
Vitalink- Critical Care Transport
11.2013 - 06.2016
EMT-I 911 RESPONSE
Bladen County EMS
01.2011 - 06.2013
Associates in Arts -
Joliet Junior College
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