Katheryn Perkins
Mattawan,MI
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee that's skilled in communication and multitasking. Offering competence, punctuality, and a positive attitude. Highly organized and proactive with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Assistant
Spectrum Health Lakeland
Saint Joseph, MI
03.2022 - Current
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Emergency Room Technician
Lakeland Health - Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MI
07.2019 - Current
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
Emergency Medical Technician
Medic 1 Ambulance
Benton Harbor, MI
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
Cook
Ryebelles
Saint Joseph, MI
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain timely food preparation goals.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04.2024
Skills
- Respiratory care assessment
- Field patient assessments
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency management
- CPR and First Aid
- Medical data acquisition
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response and assessment
Timeline
Respiratory Care Assistant
Spectrum Health Lakeland
03.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Medic 1 Ambulance
01.2020 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Lakeland Health - Saint Joseph
07.2019 - Current
Cook
Ryebelles
06.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kalamazoo Valley Community College