Andrea Wietfeldt
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Marion Health, adept at delivering advanced life support and improving patient outcomes through effective assessments and interventions. Proven ability to manage emergency scenes and collaborate with teams, utilizing strong communication skills and expertise in IV insertion to enhance patient care in high-pressure situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Marion Health
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Phlebotomist
Red Cross
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Perform whole blood collection and and platelet/plasma collection
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Paramedic
Dekalb EMS/ Parkview Dekalb
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
EMT-Basic
Dekalb EMS
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
Education
in Progress - Nursing
IPFW
Fort Wayne, INCertification - Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN01.2019
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN08.2016
Skills
- Medical History Collection
- Scene management
- Ambulance Transfer
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Teamwork
- Triaging
- Vital Assessments
- Patient Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Pre-hospital Care
- Emergency Response
- Intubation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical Emergency Response
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced life support
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- NREMT certified Paramedic
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- CPR
- AMLS- Advanced Medical Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Paramedic
Marion Health
03.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Red Cross
06.2021 - 09.2021
Paramedic
Dekalb EMS/ Parkview Dekalb
01.2019 - 03.2020
EMT-Basic
Dekalb EMS
05.2017 - 12.2018
in Progress - Nursing
IPFW
Certification - Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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