KATELYNN M. MACDONALD
Woodford,Virginia
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medical Technician and Field Training Officer with over 5 years of expertise across 400+ emergency calls and pediatric care encounters. Mentored 15+ new EMTs on clinical protocols and EVOC safety while managing high-acuity transports and rapid patient assessments. Certified in NREMT, BLS, PALS, and ACLS, dedicated to delivering compassionate care, crisis de-escalation, and seamless care transitions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Actor/ Roleplayer
Vertical Jobs
Quantico, Virginia
09.2026 - Current
- Portray realistic suspects, victims, witnesses, and civilians in police academy and FBI training scenarios.
- Participate in simulated traffic stops, domestic incidents, crisis situations, interviews, tactical exercises, and other law-enforcement scenarios.
- Perform under realistic training conditions, including exposure to simulation rounds and physically demanding scenarios.
- Remain comfortable and composed while holding uncomfortable or physically demanding positions for extended periods.
- Adapt realistically to trainee actions while following scenario instructions and instructor direction.
- Help evaluate communication, de-escalation, decision-making, and investigative skills through realistic interactions.
- Maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and confidentiality throughout training exercises.
EMT/ EVOC Driver
Hospital To Home
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Provides safe, compassionate, and professional emergency and non-emergency medical care during up to 5 interfacility and medical transports per shift across psychiatric units, nursing homes, cardiac centers, urgent care centers, and hospice facilities.
- Performs rapid and thorough patient assessments, monitors vital signs and changes in condition, and prioritizes care based on patient acuity and medical needs.
- Provides BLS-level patient care within scope of practice, including CPR, AED operation, airway management, oxygen administration, bleeding control, and continuous patient monitoring.
- Assists paramedics with medication administration and advanced patient care procedures while working within scope of practice and under appropriate medical direction.
- Assists paramedics with ventilator setup, preparation, monitoring, and troubleshooting during critical and mechanically ventilated patient transports.
- Coordinates closely with physicians, nurses, paramedics, receiving facilities, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate communication and seamless transitions of care.
- Safely operates emergency vehicles during emergency and non-emergency transports while maintaining strong situational awareness and adhering to traffic laws, safety procedures, and company protocols.
- Conducts comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections of emergency vehicles, ensuring ambulances are clean, properly maintained, fully stocked, and ready for service.
- Regularly inspects medical equipment and supplies for functionality, cleanliness, expiration dates, and operational readiness.
- Maintains accurate and detailed electronic patient care records, documenting assessments, vital signs, treatments, interventions, patient responses, and transfer-of-care information.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and EMS personnel, particularly during high-stress or rapidly changing situations.
- Ensures safe patient movement and transfer between facilities while utilizing appropriate lifting, moving, and patient-handling techniques.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and calm decision-making while caring for patients with complex medical, traumatic, and behavioral health needs.
Physical Assessor/ EMT
Doorstep Urgent Care/ The Children's Clinic Of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care for pediatric patients from infants through adolescents in a high-volume urgent care and clinical environment.
- Conducted comprehensive pediatric assessments and diagnostic testing for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and strep, maintaining strict infection control standards.
- Applied specialized de-escalation and communication techniques to adapt care for children with autism, developmental delays, and behavioral health challenges.
- Documented clinical assessments and diagnostic findings accurately in electronic medical records and coordinated patient care directly with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Safety Officer
Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered rapid, compassionate emergency medical care across 50+ emergency incidents for guests and employees at Kings Dominion, responding to a wide range of medical, traumatic, behavioral, and environmental calls throughout the park.
- Performed rapid patient assessments and triage, identifying the severity of injuries or illnesses and determining appropriate treatment, monitoring, and disposition.
- Administered BLS-level emergency care within scope of practice, including CPR, AED use, airway management, bleeding control, oxygen administration, and stabilization of patients prior to transport or higher-level medical care.
- Responded efficiently to incidents in high-traffic and challenging environments, utilizing strong situational awareness and emergency response skills to protect patients, bystanders, and park personnel.
- Collaborated closely with park security, operations, guest services, and other departments to coordinate emergency responses, manage scenes, and maintain a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and emergency personnel while providing reassurance and maintaining professionalism during stressful or high-acuity situations.
- Assisted with emergency response planning and preparedness for large crowds, special events, severe weather, and other large-scale incidents.
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient care records, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with medical, operational, and regulatory standards.
- Conducted routine inspections, inventory checks, and maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies to ensure continuous readiness and rapid deployment.
- Identified opportunities to improve emergency response procedures, patient assessment processes, and operational efficiency in high-volume park environments.
- Worked proactively to reduce response times and improve coordination between medical personnel, security, and park operations.
- Maintained a strong focus on guest safety, professionalism, and compassionate patient care while managing medical emergencies and other safety-related incidents.
Sales Associate
Spenser's
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided personalized, nonjudgmental customer service by helping customers identify products that best suited their individual needs, preferences, and comfort levels.
- Created a welcoming and judgment-free shopping environment, ensuring customers felt comfortable, confident, and respected in their purchase decisions, particularly when selecting personal or intimate products.
- Used strong communication and product knowledge to answer questions, explain product features, and provide thoughtful recommendations without making customers feel pressured or uncomfortable.
- Built positive customer relationships through attentive service, active listening, and a professional approach that encouraged customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Assisted with promotional campaigns, product displays, and store events to increase customer engagement, foot traffic, and sales.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain a positive store environment and consistently meet sales and customer-service goals.
- Monitored inventory levels, organized merchandise, and assisted with receiving and stocking products to maintain accurate and readily available inventory.
- Observed customer purchasing trends and product demand to help maintain appropriate stock levels and reduce product shortages.
EMT / EVOC Driver / Field Training Officer (FTO)
LifeCare Medical Transports
Springfield, VA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided safe, compassionate BLS interfacility transport for pediatric through adult patients, ensuring comfort and timely transfers.
- Performed rapid patient assessments, continuously monitoring vital signs, mental status, and condition changes before and during transport.
- Delivered BLS emergency and non-emergency care, including CPR, AED operation, airway management, and oxygen administration.
- Safely operated emergency vehicles adhering to traffic laws, department policies, and EVOC protocols.
- Conducted vehicle inspections and maintained medical inventory, ensuring ambulances remained fully stocked and operationally ready.
- Documented patient assessments, vital signs, interventions, and condition changes accurately in electronic patient care records (ePCRs).
- Served as Field Training Officer (FTO), mentoring and evaluating 15+ new EMT trainees, achieving a 100% pass rate on clinical skills, EVOC protocols, and safety evaluations.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Petco
Dale City, VA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided knowledgeable, compassionate care for a variety of companion animals, including small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish, while maintaining safe, clean, and species-appropriate habitats.
- Handled and safely interacted with small animals and reptiles, following proper care, sanitation, and safety procedures to support their health and well-being.
- Maintained freshwater and saltwater fish systems, monitoring habitats and ensuring proper environmental conditions, cleanliness, and animal care standards.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate pet food, supplies, habitats, enrichment products, and other animal-care essentials based on their pets' individual needs.
- Delivered personalized customer service by utilizing strong product knowledge to answer questions, provide recommendations, and educate customers on responsible pet care.
- Promoted sales, current promotions, new products, and loyalty programs while creating positive shopping experiences that encouraged customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Received, organized, stocked, and maintained merchandise while monitoring inventory levels and ensuring products were accurately displayed and readily available.
- Cleaned and sanitized animal habitats, enclosures, tanks, and surrounding areas to maintain a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for both animals and customers.
- Monitored animals for changes in behavior, appearance, appetite, or overall condition and promptly communicated health or welfare concerns to appropriate staff.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store standards, support daily operations, and provide high-quality customer and animal care.
Kennel Technician
Old Bridge Veterinary Hospital
Woodbridge, VA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained a clean, sanitary, and safe kennel environment by thoroughly disinfecting animal enclosures, equipment, and common areas to prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed daily care, exercise, enrichment, and feeding schedules for a high-volume facility caring for 30+ animals daily.
- Provided specialized care and behavioral monitoring for post-surgical, senior, and high-needs animals with complex medical requirements.
- Safely administered prescribed oral and topical medications according to strict veterinary protocols while maintaining accurate health records.
- Monitored animals closely for subtle changes in behavior, appetite, and physical condition, promptly escalating health concerns to veterinary staff.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medical Technician Academy
Fredericksburg, VA 07.2022 - 08.2022
Osbourn Park High School
Manassas, VASkills
- Patient Care
- EPCR Documentation
- Triage & Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Animal Handling
- Sanitation & Hygiene
- Patient Handling & Safe Transport
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Clinical Instruction & Field Training
Certification
- Infection control, Prince William County Fire & Rescue
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification
- FEMA ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, FEMA
- FEMA ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, FEMA
- FEMA ICS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA
- FEMA ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction, FEMA
- Surface Water Rescue, Prince William County Fire & Rescue
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), EMT-B, 08/2022/00, End date is 'Present' in source.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/2026/00, 04/2028/00, Month/Year provided in source; day not specified.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 11/2024/00, 11/2026/00, Month/Year provided in source; day not specified.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 01/2025/00, 01/2027/00, Month/Year provided in source; day not specified.
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - Level 2, Prince William County Fire & Rescue, 10/2020/00, End date is 'Present' in source.
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - Level 1, Prince William County Fire & Rescue, 10/2020/00, End date is 'Present' in source.
Volunteer Experience
- Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, EMT/ EVOC Driver, US, 03/2020/00, 01/2025/00, Month/Year provided in source; day not specified.
- Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, EMT/ EVOC Driver, US, 01/2025/00, 12/2025/00, Month/Year provided in source; day not specified.
Raw Notes
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Timeline
Actor/ Roleplayer
Vertical Jobs
09.2026 - Current
Physical Assessor/ EMT
Doorstep Urgent Care/ The Children's Clinic Of Fredericksburg
04.2026 - 07.2026
EMT/ EVOC Driver
Hospital To Home
04.2025 - 09.2026
Sales Associate
Spenser's
09.2024 - 01.2025
Safety Officer
Kings Dominion
05.2024 - 04.2025
EMT / EVOC Driver / Field Training Officer (FTO)
LifeCare Medical Transports
08.2022 - 08.2024
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medical Technician Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
Petco
11.2020 - 01.2021
Kennel Technician
Old Bridge Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Osbourn Park High School