Katelyn Martel
Coventry,CT
Summary
Dynamic ED Paramedic with proven expertise at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, delivering critical emergency care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective, compassionate support. Skilled in trauma care and vital signs monitoring, I excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring safety and advocating for patients while collaborating seamlessly with medical teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Paramedic
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
- Provided critical medical care to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
- Assisted in patient transport to ensure safe delivery to medical facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely and effective emergency care.
- Performed life-saving procedures for maintaining patient stability during transit.
- Coordinated with emergency personnel to deliver rapid response services.
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored patient vitals to assess and address immediate medical needs.
- Delivered compassionate care, supporting patients through challenging emergencies.
- Managed emergency equipment to maintain readiness for immediate medical response.
- Provided essential support to medical staff for seamless patient handovers.
- Improved operational readiness by maintaining supplies and equipment in optimal condition.
- Documented patient information accurately to support medical records and care decisions.
- Enhanced patient trust by delivering empathetic and professional service.
- Responded to diverse medical emergencies to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Analyzed emergency situations to provide appropriate and timely medical interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05-2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Capital Community College
Hartford12-2016
Skills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- CPR certification
- Trauma care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Spinal immobilization
- CPR
- Vital assessments
- Scene safety assessment
Timeline
ED Paramedic
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Capital Community College
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