Katherine Behrends
Blanco,TX
Summary
Dependable and committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of Paramedicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Paramedic
Blanco County ESD 2
05.2018 - Current
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Maintained required documentation on drugs used during shift.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as airway supplies, medication, and IV therapy supplies to maintain optimum inventory.
Licensed Paramedic
Blanco County ESD 1
05.2018 - Current
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital medical interventions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Maintained required documentation on drugs used during shift.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as airway supplies, medication, and IV therapy supplies to maintain optimum inventory.
Education
2001-1998 - General Education
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CAAssociate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
San Antonio College
San Antonio05.2018
Skills
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Critical Care Transport
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Intubation
Certification
- Licensed Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS Provider
- PALS
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Licensed Paramedic
Blanco County ESD 2
05.2018 - Current
Licensed Paramedic
Blanco County ESD 1
05.2018 - Current
2001-1998 - General Education
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
San Antonio College
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