Kate Hettenbach
Germantown
Summary
Experienced paramedic adept at providing lifesaving medical interventions and managing emergency response operations. Strong skills in relationship building and community relations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter / Paramedic
Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls, providing rapid firefighting and rescue services.
- Conducted routine inspections of fire equipment to ensure readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
EMT / Paramedic
Bell Ambulance
Milwaukee, WI
06.2022 - 02.2026
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing care in high-pressure situations.
- Administered advanced life support interventions, ensuring patient stabilization during transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting medical histories and treatment provided.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
Case Manager
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, WI
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated comprehensive assessments to develop individualized service plans for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, service providers, and community resources to enhance support systems.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted intervention strategies to improve outcomes and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Education
Paramedic - EMS
Waukesha County Tech College
Waukesha, WI05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI08-2020
EMT - EMS
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater 08-2020
Skills
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency management
- Relationship building and management
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Community relations
- Emergency scene management
Timeline
Firefighter / Paramedic
Milwaukee Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
EMT / Paramedic
Bell Ambulance
06.2022 - 02.2026
Case Manager
Wisconsin Community Services
08.2020 - 06.2022
Paramedic - EMS
Waukesha County Tech College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
EMT - EMS
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Whitewater