Katelyn Spradlin
Vinton,VA
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons. Paramedic Preceptor adept at ensuring individual student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Roanoke Fire-EMS
06.2021 - Current
- EMT 2021- May 2023, Paramedic May 2023-current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Administered medications, vaccines and tests such as electrocardiograms, urine tests and field neurological tests.
Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emergency Veterinary And Specialty Services
06.2022 - Current
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Combat Medic Specialist
US Army
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Trained soldiers in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Reduced recovery times for injured personnel through effective administration of emergency medical procedures.
- Improved overall unit readiness by conducting regular training on life-saving techniques and first aid protocols.
- Contributed to mission success by maintaining optimal levels of health and wellness for all unit members.
- Assisted in the development of new training programs, incorporating innovative methods and technologies to enhance Combat Medic capabilities.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2026
Certificate - Paramedic
Radford University Carilion
Roanoke, VA05.2023
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX06.2018
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School
Moneta, VA05.2016
Skills
- Field Patient Assessments
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- IV Insertion
- Patient Management
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- EKG Procedures
Certification
- NREMT- Paramedic
- Preceptor
- PHTLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- GEMS
- EPC
- CPR/ BLS
- Firefighter 1
- HAZMAT Awareness and Operations
Timeline
Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emergency Veterinary And Specialty Services
06.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Roanoke Fire-EMS
06.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Combat Medic Specialist
US Army
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services
Radford University
Certificate - Paramedic
Radford University Carilion
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School
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