David Kilguss
Palmetto,FL
Summary
- - Committed Paramedic offering proven history of strong judgment in high-pressure situations
- - In-hospital cardiovascular training
- - Skilled in patient assessment and critical care
- - Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of pre and inter hospital medicine
- - Team player with effective communication skills
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist, Preceptor
St Joseph’s-South Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Promoted to Cath Lab Preceptor shortly after hire
- Worked with new hires, students and current employees to improve their skills scrubbing, circulating and monitoring invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Trained to perform IR procedures, including: GI/GU tube placements, Port/HD catheter placements, vertebroplasy, embolization, TIPS and BRTO
Cardiovascular Technologist
Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Preparing patients and equipment for cardiac catheterization and interventions
- Performing common catheterization interventions including, stent placements, balloon angioplasties, heart valve replacements, and electrophysiology tests
- Complex procedures include: CTO, TAVR, TEER, ECMO cannulation, pulmonary thrombectomy and chronic peripheral revascularization
- Calculating hemodynamic or physiologic values, and record waveforms for patient records
- Retrieving and analyzing imaging and other data obtained during procedures
Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
05.2021 - 11.2021
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
03.2016 - 04.2021
- Developed strategy during ambulance transport and prepared equipment and supplies to be readily available.
- Utilized knowledge of area medical facilities to choose appropriate hospital destination for patients.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Executed emergency procedures to treat patients, including vascular access, airway management and cardiac monitoring.
Education
RCIS -
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
06.2024
EMT-Paramedic Certification -
Central Piedmont Community College
12.2018
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist, Preceptor
St Joseph’s-South Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular Technologist
Manatee Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2025
Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
05.2021 - 11.2021
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mecklenburg EMS Agency
03.2016 - 04.2021
RCIS -
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
EMT-Paramedic Certification -
Central Piedmont Community College