Joseph Rasmussen
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Contributed to clinical support operations within pediatric endocrinology at Park Nicollet.,Engaged in nursing studies at North Hennepin Community College to establish foundational healthcare knowledge. Evaluated various career paths while generating income.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT, Clinical Support Staff
Park Nicollet
St Louis Park, Minnesota
09.2023 - 06.2026
- In this role, we are responsible for rooming and preparing patients for their doctor’s appointment.
- When I first started, I would float between work sites and between disciplines (Family medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics).
- Later I took a full-time position within pediatric endocrinology in St Louis Park.
- Again I am responsible for rooming and making sure the patient is prepared for the doctor by obtaining vitals, medication review, point of care A1c testing if appropriate, and performing insulin pump downloads and reports for the doctor.
- In addition to these responsibilities, I will also review consults and prep charts for future appointments and complete any necessary patient provided paperwork. I would also send referrals, lab orders and any completed chart notes to patient’s primary care provider.
Emergency Medical Technician
North Memorial Health Ambulance Service
Princeton, Minnesota
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Currently work on a ALS ambulance and respond to 911 calls in the Princeton area alongside my paramedic partner.
- With responding to medical 911 calls it has given me more experience in adapting to new and sometimes chaotic situations.
- Being able to keep one’s composure and ensure that we are getting the patient to the hospital safely while providing adequate interventions to help them stabilize or improve their medical condition.
- The job has also given me more reason to have empathy for others and to really try and put yourself in their shoes and try and come up with a plan to make them the most successful and get through this difficult situation.
Emergency Care Center Technician
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, Minnesota
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked in the hospital setting as a ECC tech.
- Helped with patient flow and rooming patients.
- Also responsible for Intravenous line access and lab draws if necessary.
- In addition to that ECC techs were responsible for helping RNs and Doctors with any tasks that they needed assistance on including general room cleanliness and stocking of supplies.
- Providing limb stability and immobility on any fractured limb or joint.
- Wound cleaning and bandaging.
- Techs are also responsible for obtaining 12 lead EKGs in the department and also making sure that patient needs are being addressed if any issue is presented to them.
New Hope Police Reserves
New Hope Police Department
New Hope, Minnesota
11.2015 - Current
- Volunteer with the New Hope Police Reserve Unit.
- We assist the new hope police department and their officers on Friday and Saturday night in answering non urgent calls for service and medical calls.
- In addition to patrolling we also help out with many of the city community outreach opportunities.
Team Member
Menards Inc.
Maple Grove, Minnesota
09.2013 - 03.2019
- Worked in the electrical department answering general questions by guests, stocking shelves of merchandise, changing out what they called Plan
- Grams which are laid out by the corporate about where certain products should be stocked and located on endcaps and how the department should look.
Floor Supervisor
Hyder Investments Inc. MBA McDonalds
Maple Grove, Minnesota
07.2007 - 11.2013
- In this role, we are responsible for rooming and preparing patients for their doctor’s appointment.
- When I first started, I would float between work sites and between disciplines (Family medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics).
- Later I took a full-time position within pediatric endocrinology in St Louis Park.
- Again I am responsible for rooming and making sure the patient is prepared for the doctor by obtaining vitals, medication review, point of care A1c testing if appropriate, and performing insulin pump downloads and reports for the doctor.
- In addition to these responsibilities, I will also review consults and prep charts for future appointments and complete any necessary patient provided paperwork. I would also send referrals, lab orders and any completed chart notes to patient’s primary care provider.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota06.2026
EMT Certificate -
North Memorial Education
Robbinsdale, Minnesota01.2016
Skills
- Public Safety Background
- Cool under pressure
- Adapts quickly to new and unfamiliar situations
- Kind and Considerate
Timeline
EMT, Clinical Support Staff
Park Nicollet
09.2023 - 06.2026
Emergency Care Center Technician
Maple Grove Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
North Memorial Health Ambulance Service
03.2019 - 11.2023
New Hope Police Reserves
New Hope Police Department
11.2015 - Current
Team Member
Menards Inc.
09.2013 - 03.2019
Floor Supervisor
Hyder Investments Inc. MBA McDonalds
07.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
EMT Certificate -
North Memorial Education