Frances Kithcart
Paramedic
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented public safety professional with over 20 years of experience in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven expertise in emergency response, critical thinking, and patient safety, with a strong track record of effective communication and teamwork in high-pressure situations. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting the evolving demands of dynamic environments while prioritizing optimal patient outcomes. Committed to leveraging advanced life support skills and established protocols to excel in the EMT-Paramedic role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Hendry County Emergency Medical Services
11.2021 - Current
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic
Paramedic Radiology Regional
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Communicated and collaborated with medical professionals to cultivate safe and secure treatment environment to tend to patients.
- Conducted consultations with patients for Coronary Angiogram CAT scans to prepare for exam, evaluating EKG's and collaborating with Radiologist to prescribe Beta Blocker medication.
- Establish IV access for Iodine contrast administration.
- Acquire thorough medical history in preparation for successful CCTA exam.
- Perform thorough pre and post exam assessment with documentation.
- Received exceptional work performance review within initial 90 days of employment.
Paramedic/Paramedic Field Training Officer
Lee County Emergency Medical Services
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Trained, evaluated and mentored new employee's, accurately documenting progress and facilitating multi-faceted growth from March 2021 to August 2021.
Paramedic (EMT From 2007-2012)
Lake EMS (Lake-Sumter EMS)
02.2007 - 07.2017
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Mastered EMT level skills and care from 2/2007 to 9/2012. Promoted to Paramedic and worked in this role successfully from 09/2021-7/2017.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida12.2027
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL12.2003
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Observation
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Advanced life support
- Emergency vehicle driving
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Trained Crisis Interventionist
- UCF Restores trained Peer Support Advocate
- Federation of Fire Chaplains-Basic level trained Fire Chaplain
Accomplishments
- Author of three short novels each completed in 30 days
- Author of over 50 poems
- Field Training Officer
- Recipient of Exceptional Service Commendation-Malabar Fire Department, Lee County Emergency Medical Services
- Successfully collaborated to revive three patients from full cardiac arrest to complete neurologically intact discharge from hospital-PHOENIX Award for Life Saving Action
CREATIVE WRITING, ACTING, SCRIPT WRITING
- Author of three short Novels including The London Papers-written for National Novel Writing Month
- Author of over 50 poems
- Accomplished public speaker
Timeline
Paramedic
Hendry County Emergency Medical Services
11.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Paramedic Radiology Regional
09.2021 - 09.2022
Paramedic/Paramedic Field Training Officer
Lee County Emergency Medical Services
08.2018 - 08.2021
Paramedic (EMT From 2007-2012)
Lake EMS (Lake-Sumter EMS)
02.2007 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
College of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Divinity
Southeastern University
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