Kaitlyn Lewis
Asheville,NC
Summary
Fast-thinking Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with 7+ years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AEMT
Medtrust
06.2024 - Current
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
EMT
Charles George VA Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
CNA
Charles George VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Assisted in transporting patients and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
EMT
Charles George VA Medical Center
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
AEMT
Buncombe County Rescue Squad
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
AEMT
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC12-2017
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen High
Black Mountain, NC06-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Oxygen therapy
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
AEMT
Medtrust
06.2024 - Current
EMT
Charles George VA Medical Center
04.2022 - 06.2024
CNA
Charles George VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2022
EMT
Charles George VA Medical Center
11.2020 - 08.2021
AEMT
Buncombe County Rescue Squad
06.2018 - 02.2020
AEMT
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen High
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