Heather Kwiatkowski
Stanhope,NJ
Summary
Focused professional skilled in stabilizing and assessing patients in emergency situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel and medical staff. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Atlantic Health
11.2018 - Current
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Emergency Medical Technician
Gem Ambulance
06.2017 - 03.2019
Volunteer
EMT
01.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian EMS
01.2017 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Woodbury for Rehabilitation & Nursing
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone and front-desk reception within a high-volume environment
- Performed general office duties such as filing, bookkeeping, and handling routine correspondence
- Sorted and distributed mail
- Sorting and distributing weekly paychecks
- Assisted with all aspects of administrative management, directory maintenance, equipmentinventory and storage Addressed resident concerns and provided accommodations to suit individual needs
- Coordinated between departments in resolving day-to-day administrative and residential affairs
- Catered to clients to provide the ultimate experience and ensure the highest levels of comfort
- Led activities in recreation for senior citizens living in the nursing home
- Trained several employees for different departments
Education
Liberal - Arts
Sussex County Community College
No Degree -
Nassau Community College
Garden CityNo Degree - Medicolegal Death Investigation
Death Investigation Academy
Cuba, MO10.2022
Skills
- Firefighting Activities
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Medical Devices
- NARCAN Protocol
- Triaging
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Ambulance Transport
- Patient Immobilization
- Documentation
- First Aid
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Scene Assessments
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Responding to Emergencies
- Emergency Preparedness
- Medical Records Management
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Mass Casualty Protocols
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR/AED certified
Timeline
EMT
Atlantic Health
11.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Gem Ambulance
06.2017 - 03.2019
Volunteer
EMT
01.2017 - 01.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian EMS
01.2017 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
Woodbury for Rehabilitation & Nursing
03.2013 - 09.2015
Liberal - Arts
Sussex County Community College
No Degree -
Nassau Community College
No Degree - Medicolegal Death Investigation
Death Investigation Academy
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