Julia Kerkhoff
Tuscola,IL
Summary
Patient-focused EMT-B with experience delivering emergency services to patients. Poised professional with history remaining calm under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Abbott EMS
Shaun Rapp
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
State Farm Center EMS
Brian Peddycoart
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
Mitchell-Jerdan Ambulance Service
Kendra Jerdan Church
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Gathered patient history information, performed physical examinations and collected vitals to gain complete picture and properly assess conditions.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented each transport with patient name, mileage and services rendered.
- Completed detailed inspections of ambulance and medical equipment before and after shifts.
- Transported patients to and from residences and medical facilities in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Braced and lifted patients onto stretchers in preparation for medical transport.
- Delivered clear communication to dispatch and medical facilities and provided detailed information regarding patient conditions.
- Sanitized medical equipment and inside of vehicle after each transport to avoid spread of germs.
- Adhered to driving protocols and regulations to maximize safe transportation.
- Responded to dispatch calls promptly.
- Transferred patients using gurneys, stretchers, backboard and other equipment.
- Operated ambulance during emergency and normal conditions to transport patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities.
- Lifted and transported patients from original location to ambulance.
- Replaced supplies and disposable items to maintain inventory after each run.
- Prioritized incoming requests for transportation depending upon criticality of patient condition.
- Communicated via radio and used 10-codes to receive and transmit information.
- Restrained violent patients to safely transport to hospital.
Education
Emergency Medical Services
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSome College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Services
Lake Land College
Mattoon, ILSkills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Stabilization
- Condition Assessment
- Patient Transport
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Patient Triage
- CPR and First Aid
- Field Patient Assessments
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Patient Evaluations
- Respiratory Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Safe Driving
- Ambulance Driving
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Supply Restocking
- Reporting and Documentation
- Scene Assessments
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Orthopedic Splint Systems
- Medical History Recording
- Patient Condition Observation
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Emotional Support
- Airway Management
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Oxygen Equipment
- Equipment Transport
References
- Amanda Overbeck - Abbott EMS
PHRN, Co-worker
(217) 994-4393
Overbeck_amanda@yahoo.com
- Larry Landrus - Logan County Paramedics Association
EMT-P, Former Supervisor
(217) 519-1448
Llandrus@hotmail.com
- Allison Tinnon - Charleston Fire Department
EMT-P, Former Co-worker
(217) 218-9214
allitinnon@yahoo.com
Certifications
- EMT- Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-00200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IFSI Hazardous Materials Awareness
- IFSI Technical Rescue Awareness
- Safe Stretcher Handling
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) Certificate
Timeline
Abbott EMS
Shaun Rapp
09.2023 - Current
State Farm Center EMS
Brian Peddycoart
08.2022 - Current
Mitchell-Jerdan Ambulance Service
Kendra Jerdan Church
05.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Medical Services
Parkland College
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Services
Lake Land College
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