Cheryl Steinke
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated paramedic with extensive experience in emergency response and crisis management. Skilled in advanced life support techniques, effective communication, and patient assessment. Committed to ensuring patient safety and delivering quality care in high-pressure situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Pioneer Metro Ambulance Service
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Responded promptly to emergency medical assistance calls while ensuring patient safety.
- Operated emergency medical equipment and vehicles with a focus on safety protocols.
- Assessed and treated patients experiencing cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and respiratory distress.
- Maintained accurate patient records during transport and treatment, ensuring continuity of care and supporting effective decision-making.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals at receiving facilities for seamless transitions.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, reducing anxiety and enhancing understanding of care.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance emergency response skills and maintain proficiency.
- Cultivated strong rapport with medical professionals, fostering collaboration and enhancing overall patient care.
Paramedic
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Bolivar, MO
01.2001 - 11.2024
- Delivered hands-on training to new paramedics on emergency medical procedures.
- Mentored junior paramedics in advanced life support techniques and response strategies.
- Evaluated trainee performance during field operations and delivered constructive feedback to enhance skills.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and enhance breathing efficiency.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard and spinal mobilization techniques.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on vehicles and patient care compartments to ensure operational readiness.
- Reported infectious disease cases to medical authorities for monitoring purposes.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to educate residents on first aid principles, promoting safety awareness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2014
Associate of Arts - Music
Broward Community College
Coconut Creek, FL05-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy & Physiology I, II
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MOSkills
- Emergency response and crisis management
- Advanced life support techniques
- Patient assessment and examination
- Patient safety protocols and triage
- Trauma care and wound management
- Spinal immobilization and patient transport
- IV insertion and fluid replacement
- Vital signs monitoring and assessment
- Direct patient care practices
- Pediatric advanced life support skills
- Fracture stabilization techniques
- Crisis intervention for mental health emergencies
- Mass casualty incident response protocols
- Effective communication with healthcare providers
- Team collaboration and support
- Problem solving and critical decision-making
- Attention to detail in patient care
- Medical record management and documentation
- Medical equipment operation and supply restocking
- Pre-hospital care strategies
- Hazardous materials awareness and response
- Allergic reaction management and treatment planning
- Communicable disease control measures
- Emergency vehicle maintenance
- Trainee mentoring and evaluation
Certification
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians M5081971 2020 - Current
- State of Nebraska Paramedic License #5606 2025 - current
- State of Missouri Paramedic license P-21406 2020 - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support 265401189609 2018 - current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support 265421189716 2018 - current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider 8CA-0679 2018 - current
- CPR & AED Basic Life Support BLS provider 2010 - current
- Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support 2010 - current
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 2010 - current
- EMT Field Training Officer 2011
- Paramedic Field Training Officer 2021 - current
- Flight Paramedic Certification 2026
Timeline
Paramedic
Pioneer Metro Ambulance Service
01.2025 - 02.2026
Paramedic
Citizens Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 11.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - Music
Broward Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy & Physiology I, II
Bolivar Technical College