Caitlin Keenan
Pittsburgh
Summary
Professional with a strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven competence in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting the evolving needs of the environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
08.2023 - 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.
Patient Care Technician III, Emergency Department
AHN Wexford
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, IV initiation, blood draws, and oxygen therapy devices
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
Research Intern
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted Head Researcher Stanley Stachelek and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate students in the findings of the CD47 protein's anti-inflammatory properties
- Assisted in cultures and cell-counting processes that led to the conclusion platelets are responsive to CD47.
Teacher's Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Attended Biology Lab 1 Sessions twice per week to assist students in conducting experiments and gathering data later published in the Pittsburgh Biology research database
- Held weekly office hours to give students a resource for any questions related to the class, the University of Pittsburgh, or personal matters
- Assisted Professor Scott Stuckman in grading lab reports as well as presentations on relevant topics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh04-2024
High School Diploma -
Boyertown Area Senior High School
Boyertown06-2020
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
Certification
EMT-P (Paramedic)
ACLS
PALS
BLS
PHTLS
Blood-Borne Pathogens
HAZMAT
Timeline
Patient Care Technician III, Emergency Department
AHN Wexford
04.2024 - 01.2025
Paramedic
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
08.2023 - Current
Research Intern
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher's Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Boyertown Area Senior High School
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