Emma Kanzler
Winston Salem,North Carolina
Summary
EMT-B with over one year of hands-on emergency medical experience and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Experienced in patient assessment, vital-sign monitoring, airway support, oxygen therapy, safe patient transport and transfer, emergency response, and clinical documentation. Regularly collaborate with dispatchers, nurses, and hospital staff while transporting patients to and from emergency departments and other healthcare facilities. Seeking an Anesthesia Technologist position to apply strong patient-care, equipment, and emergency-response skills in a hospital environment.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Lifestar Emergency Services
Winston Salem, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Perform patient assessments and obtain, monitor, and document vital signs throughout patient care and transport.
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and provide emergency care, including CPR/BLS interventions when indicated.
- Delivered safe, compassionate patient care for individuals with diverse medical and traumatic conditions.
- Provide oxygen therapy and utilize emergency medical equipment according to patient needs and established protocols.
- Safely lift, transfer, position, and transport patients using stretchers and other patient-movement equipment.
- Maintain familiarity with airway-management equipment including bag-valve masks, oropharyngeal airways, nasopharyngeal airways, and suction equipment.
- Complete accurate and timely patient-care documentation.
- Transport patients to and from hospitals and emergency departments on a daily basis while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality.
- Coordinated care with nurses, paramedics, emergency department staff, and other healthcare professionals during patient transfers to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured readiness of ambulance equipment and supplies, supporting safe and effective patient care.
- Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment and vital-sign monitoring
- Airway support and airway equipment
- BVM, OPA, NPA, and suction equipment
- Oxygen therapy
- CPR/BLS and emergency response
- Patient lifting, transferring, and positioning
- Stretcher operation and safe patient transport
- EMS patient-care documentation
- Medical terminology
- Communication with dispatchers, nurses, and hospital staff
- Infection prevention and equipment readiness
- Working effectively in fast-paced clinical environments
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association
- Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator 4 (CEVO4)
- Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
- FEMA IS-5, IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
Clinical Experience
National Center for Outdoor and Adventure Education — EMT Clinical Training
Wilmington, NC | January 2025
- Completed 240 hours of classroom and hands-on clinical training.
- Completed clinical rotations at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and ride-alongs with Vitalink HQ and Brunswick EMS Medic 4.
- Performed patient assessments, obtained vital signs, assisted with CPR, splinting, and patient transport under supervision.
- Assisted with patient documentation, stretcher operation, and patient communication.
Timeline
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Lifestar Emergency Services
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Appalachian State University