Katherine McCormack
Newport News,VA
Summary
Professional in emergency medical services, equipped with hands-on experience and readiness for critical scenarios. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring consistent and reliable performance. Competent in patient care, medical protocols, and emergency response, with proven ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Walmart Distribution Center #06088
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed inspections to ensure compliance with industry quality standards.
- Identified and documented non-conformances, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Collaborated with production teams to enhance product quality and minimize defects.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols, improving efficiency in quality checks.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
- Compared colors, shapes, textures and grades of products and materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Delta Medical Transport
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessment and vital signs monitoring during emergency situations.
- Supported advanced life support techniques under the supervision of senior EMTs.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of medical equipment and supplies for emergency response.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient patient transport to medical facilities.
- Documented patient information and care provided accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote awareness of emergency services and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers, relaying vital information about patient conditions and incident locations for timely responses.
- Monitored vital signs continuously throughout transports, identifying subtle changes that could indicate a worsening condition or potential complications requiring intervention by more qualified medical personnel.
- Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
- Prepared patients for transport by securing them appropriately using stretchers or other immobilization devices when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions and workshops, staying up-to-date on best practices in emergency medical care.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Walmart Distribution Center #06088
05.2012 - 10.2020
- Trained new inspectors on quality assurance processes and best practices.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes, optimizing inspection times without compromising on quality standards.
- Reduced defect rates by implementing effective inspection processes and recommending corrective actions.
- Aided in reducing material waste by identifying recurring issues early on in the production cycle.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
ECPI University
Newport News, VA11-2021
Skills
- Quality inspections
- Quality management
- File management
- Defect tracking
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- IV setup
- Patient assessments
- Patient transport
- Scene safety assessment
- Patient stabilization
- Stroke management
- Patient management
- Documentation and reporting
- Pre-hospital care
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Diabetic emergencies
- Emergency response
- Medical records management
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Seizure management
- Condition assessment
- Oxygen therapy
- Problem-solving
- Critical decision-making skills
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Clear communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Calm under pressure
- Bleeding control
- CPR and first aid
- Ambulance driving
- Medical terminology
- Record keeping
- Quality assurance controls
- Respiratory assessment
- Resuscitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- CPR certification
- Active listening
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Walmart Distribution Center #06088
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Delta Medical Transport
10.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
Walmart Distribution Center #06088
05.2012 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
ECPI University
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