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Kathryn Lonski

Fargo,ND

Summary

Highly-regarded Improvement Advisor with positive attitude and a passion for developing high-quality, evidence-based care programs. Well-versed at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations, even in dynamic environments. Prepared to leverage 26 years' experience to take on new position as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Project Coordinator.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Improvement Advisor

Sanford (formerly F-M) Ambulance
04.1997 - Current
  • Participate in various committees to improve mental health resources community-wide.
  • Develop protocols to deliver evidence-based emergency care to patients through both 911 and interfacility services. Protocols are currently used by 8 ambulance services in 3 states.
  • Train new and existing employees to ensure national and state licensure requirements as well as internal quality measures.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between ambulance service and various hospital departments and community provides to achieve cohesive patient care.
  • Develop and to confirm compliance with quality standards.

Emergency Department Paramedic

Innovis Health
04.2000 - 09.2002
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Provided compassionate care to critical and non-critical patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Assisted other hospital departments with difficult procedures and critical patients.

Education

National Registry of EMT's Certificate Program - Paramedicine

F-M Ambulance Paramedic School
Fargo
05.1997

Skills

  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Develop and Teach Courses
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Resolving Complex Issues
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Operational Standards
  • Documentation
  • Adaptable Under Pressure
  • Patient Data Analysis

Accomplishments

2023: YWCA Cass Clay Women of Year Nominee for my work with community mental health initiatives

2023: The Joint Commission of Hospitals recognized my stroke assessment tool as a best practice to stroke programs nationally

2020: F-M Ambulance Employee of the Year Award

2016: Led initiative to use Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Tool throughout Fargo-Moorhead EMS, Police & Emergency Departments

2006: American Ambulance Association's "Star of Life" Award

Timeline

Emergency Department Paramedic

Innovis Health
04.2000 - 09.2002

Improvement Advisor

Sanford (formerly F-M) Ambulance
04.1997 - Current

National Registry of EMT's Certificate Program - Paramedicine

F-M Ambulance Paramedic School

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