Kathy German
Fayetteville,PA
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 12 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff. Productive Materials Specialist possessing excellent documentation, problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Hardworking individual with 20 years of experience identifying operational requirements, researching new and old materials and assessing usability of materials. In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and materials management protocols and procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
EMT B
WellSpan
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered treatments in Type situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
Materials Manager/Surgical Supervisor
Ludwick Laser And Surgery Center
07.2003 - Current
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
EMT-Basic
Glenville EMS
11.2023 - Current
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Education
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
Damascus, MD06.1980
Skills
- Patient Triage
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Accident Response
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Transport
- Supply Restocking
- Safe Driving
- Inventory Management
- Procedure Implementation
- Shipment Scheduling
- Analytical Thinking
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Suturing
Certification
- EMT -Pa Certified Emergency Medical Technician exp 12/31/2025
- NREMT exp 03/31/2025
- EVOC/EMSVO exp 12/31/2025
- International Trauma Life Support Adult 2/23 - 2/27
- International Trauma Life Support Pediatric 2/23-2/27
- Various Firefighting certifications including Practical Rescue which incorporates Vehicle Extrication
Timeline
EMT B
WellSpan
12.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
Glenville EMS
11.2023 - Current
Materials Manager/Surgical Supervisor
Ludwick Laser And Surgery Center
07.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Damascus High School
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