Adam Ahmed
Minneapolis
Summary
Emergency Department Medical Technician with experience in emergency medicine, patient care, leadership, and community service. Committed to serving patients during vulnerable moments and pursuing a career in medicine grounded in compassion, advocacy, and service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Medical Technician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - Current
• Assisted physicians and nurses in caring for patients in a high-volume Level I Trauma Center emergency department.
• Obtained vital signs, performed EKGs, and assisted with procedures and patient monitoring.
• Responded to emergent situations and supported the care of patients experiencing acute illness and injury.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure efficient, compassionate patient care.
Adult Companion
Diamond Home Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020 - Current
• Assisted older adults with activities of daily living, transportation, medication reminders, and community participation.
• Provided companionship and support to promote independence and quality of life
Parking Attendant
UMN Parking And Transportation Services
Minneapolis, MN
09.2017 - 05.2019
• Assisted visitors with parking operations, directions, and payment systems
• Managed traffic flow and resolved customer concerns in a high-volume environment
Lifeguard
YMCA
2121 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Monitored swimmer safety and responded to aquatic emergencies
- Administered first aid and documented incidents when necessary
- Maintained vigilance and ensured patron safety in a fast-paced public environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Physiology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- EKG Acquisition
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Airway Management
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
Certification
- CPR/BLS certification | American Heart Association | Expires: 03/31/2027
- EMT-Basic Certification | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Active) | June 2023
Timeline
Emergency Department Medical Technician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Adult Companion
Diamond Home Health Care
12.2020 - Current
Parking Attendant
UMN Parking And Transportation Services
09.2017 - 05.2019
Lifeguard
YMCA
04.2013 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Physiology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
leadership
Emergency Department Unit Based Council | Abbott Northwestern Hospital | 2024–2025
• Served as the sole Emergency Department EMT representative on a multidisciplinary council of nurses and department leadership.
• Collaborated with staff and management on workflow improvements, operational initiatives, and patient care processes.
• Provided frontline EMT perspectives during development and implementation of departmental initiatives and workflow changes.
• Facilitated communication between EMT staff, nurses, and department leadership.
Oromo Student Union Board Member | University of Minnesota | 2016–2017
• Served on the leadership board of a student organization supporting Oromo students and promoting cultural engagement on campus.
• Assisted with planning cultural, educational, and community-building events for students and community members.
• Collaborated with fellow student leaders to promote student involvement, mentorship, and community engagement.
Research
Personal Microbiome Analysis Research | University of Minnesota Biotechnology Institute | Spring 2017
- Analyzed human microbiome sequencing data using QIIME and computational microbiome analysis tools.
- Student contributor to a peer-reviewed publication through the University of Minnesota Personal Microbiome Analysis course.
- Explored relationships between diet, microbial diversity, and microbiome composition through group-based research projects.
- Interpreted microbiome data and communicated findings through class presentations and research discussions.
Johnson AJ, Personalized Microbiome Class Students, et al.
Daily Sampling Reveals Personalized Diet-Microbiome Associations in Humans.
- Contributing student author through the University of Minnesota Personal Microbiome Analysis course.
- Contributed to microbiome data analysis and interpretation included in the published study.