Katherine Farrell
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Meticulous hardworking and passionate Paramedic and Scrub Tech bringing six years of experience in EMS. Expert in handling medical emergencies, monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of intravenous and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment, including Lifepak15 and advanced airway equipment. Quick-witted professional who is ready to help achieve company goals by being committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, Georgia
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans with doctors quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Established IV, IO, IM placement based on patients needs and recommendations per physician request.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Roswell, GA
03.2017 - Current
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Treatment of emergency care to 100 plus patients in high volume areas.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Used MEDS to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
OB Scrub Technician
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
Naperville, IL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons, disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with Physicians and RNs to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Managing over 10 patients per shift.
Paramedic
Duly Healthcare
Lisle, IL
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Performed and trained in specific skills based on patients condition, etc: Ortho-glass, visual acuity, ear lavage, splinting, crutch training.
- Lab testing for cultures, etc: Covid-19, strep, Mononucleosis, HCG, Urinalysis and cultures, wound swabs.
- Autoclave trained for sterilizing equipment.
- Performed IVs on adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients
- Performed and trained in phlebotomy for lab draws, and blood cultures.
- Scheduling of appointments for patients and for referrals
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2024
Paramedic
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GA06.2020
Fire Fighting
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GA09.2018
Emergency Medical Technology
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GA02.2018
Skills
- Medical History Collection
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessments/care
- Teamwork
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Intubation
- Pre-hospital Care
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Electronic Charting
- Specimen collection
- Safety protocols expertise
- First Aid/CPR
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Surgical Assistance
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic National and State
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- TIMS
Timeline
Paramedic
Northside Hospital Cherokee
08.2022 - Current
OB Scrub Technician
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Paramedic
Duly Healthcare
12.2021 - 04.2022
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Paramedic
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Fire Fighting
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Emergency Medical Technology
Faithful Guardian Training Center
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