Kathryn Vail
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proactive professional with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge of emergency medicine with outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion, and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Elite Ambulance
Schiller Park, Illinois
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in assessing patient conditions during emergency situations.
- Provided basic life support and first aid to individuals in distress.
- Maintained emergency equipment and ensured readiness for use.
- Communicated effectively with team members during high-pressure scenarios.
- Documented patient information and care provided during transport.
- Followed protocols for infection control and safety measures consistently.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Private Nanny
private
Park Ridge, Illinois
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a home environment.
- Provided age-appropriate educational activities and playtime for child development.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment while ensuring children's wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal preparation and encouraged healthy eating habits in children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
Early Childhood Educator
Creativo!
Chicago, Illinois
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address concerns.
- Conducted assessments to monitor children's developmental milestones and progress.
- Provided individualized support for children with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
- Organized field trips and special events to enhance educational experiences.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment for all students and staff.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2015
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
Chicago, IL06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- basic life support
- emergency response
- patient assessment
- infection control
- vital signs monitoring
- emergency equipment maintenance
- critical thinking
- effective communication
- stress management
- adaptability in crisis
- documentation accuracy
- time management
Certification
- EMT certified.
- CPR/first aid certified.
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Elite Ambulance
10.2023 - 08.2025
Private Nanny
private
08.2021 - 02.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Creativo!
05.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
City Colleges of Chicago
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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