Gerri Kempel
Emergency Medical Technician
Auburn,WA
Summary
Energetic Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Northwest Ambulance Critical Care Transport
Everett, WA
09.2020 - Current
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
School Bus Driver
Chief Leschi Schools
Puyallup, WA
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained WA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Obeyed federal, WA and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
School Bus Driver
Franklin Pierce School District
Tacoma, WA
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintained WA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Obeyed federal, WA and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Seattle, WA
11.2006 - 11.2011
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
National Medical Education And Training Center
West Bridgewater, MANo Degree - Bachelor of Science With Emergency Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZNo Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WASkills
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Stabilization Procedures
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Patient Condition Observation
- First Aid
- Logical Reasoning
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Prehospital Care
- Basic Trauma Life Support
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Northwest Ambulance Critical Care Transport
09.2020 - Current
School Bus Driver
Chief Leschi Schools
12.2019 - 03.2021
School Bus Driver
Franklin Pierce School District
10.2015 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2006 - 11.2011
No Degree - Paramedicine
National Medical Education And Training Center
No Degree - Bachelor of Science With Emergency Management
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Bates Technical College
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