Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Awards
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Alicia Huntziker

University Place,WA

Summary

Alicia Huntziker is a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience as a paramedic and an ER nurse in an emergency setting. Adept at providing critical care in emergencies, managing trauma cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Extensive experience in pre-hospital emergency medical services, responding to life-threatening conditions, stabilizing patients, and transporting them to medical facilities. Huntziker is also completing a nurse residency in the emergency room and is knowledgeable in triaging patients, administering advanced treatments, and assisting in the management of a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Proven ability to stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and deliver high-quality care in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

VMFH St. Clare Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Emergency department nurse with a specific emphasis on patient care, outcomes, and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Deliver patient care in a busy emergency department, including assessment and urgent care procedures.
  • Provided emergency medical services to patients with serious injuries or illnesses.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Identified potential risks associated with a variety of medical conditions.

Nurse Technician

VMFH St. Clare Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored and recorded patient intake and output.
  • Observed, recorded, and reported changes in patient condition.
  • Obtained intravenous access.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Able to perform all skills signed off by nursing school including urinary catheter insertion and enteral gastric tube placement.

Nurse Technician

Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored and recorded patient intake and output.
  • Observed, recorded, and reported changes in patient condition.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and nurses.

Paramedic

American Medical Response
12.2014 - 06.2023
  • 911 Paramedic
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues, created a field diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Acted as the lead responder on the scene, coordinating patient care with local fire and police responses.
  • Assessed patients and the environment, administered CPR, and stabilized patients for transport to the hospital.
  • Provided advanced pre-hospital care, including intubations, intravenous and intraosseous access, and needle decompression.
  • Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and respiratory distress.
  • Performed diagnostic tests, such as blood glucose monitoring and EKG reading.
  • Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Generalist, Care and Outcomes Manager

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Administration

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon
06.2022

Associates of Science - Paramedicine

American River College
Sacramento, California
06.2022

Skills

  • Advanced patient care
  • Health assessments
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Emergency response
  • Disease management
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Team collaboration and delegation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership and Teaching
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Scene Management and Autonomy
  • Graduate Research Skills

Certification

  • WA RN
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • ACLS 2024-2026
  • PALS 2024-2026
  • BLS 2024-2026
  • NRP 2024-2026
  • TNCC 2025-2029
  • NIH Stroke Scale 2025-2026

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2025
  • Pacific Lutheran University Red Cross Club, 2024-2025

Awards

  • Award for Excellent Patient Care, 2018, Kaiser Permanente
  • EMS field ROSC award pin recipient

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VMFH St. Clare Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Nurse Technician

VMFH St. Clare Hospital
02.2024 - 10.2024

Nurse Technician

Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024

Paramedic

American Medical Response
12.2014 - 06.2023

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Generalist, Care and Outcomes Manager

Pacific Lutheran University

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Administration

Eastern Oregon University

Associates of Science - Paramedicine

American River College

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