Katia Larke
Morrow,GA
Summary
Experienced Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT B
1st Care Ambulance Service
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions swiftly and accurately to prioritize treatments.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
EMT-Basic
Premier EMS
03.2020 - 08.2024
- 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 provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
EMT-Basic
Pinnacle EMS
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
EMT-Basic
Life EMS Ambulance
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Assisted admitting and billing personnel to obtain and record patient vital statistics and establish necessity for medical transportation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
EMT-Basic
MedX Georgia
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered basic life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
Education
AEMT
Southern Crescent Technical College
Savannah, GA2021
EMT B
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2004
Skills
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- First aid
- Basic life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Vital sign assessment
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Diabetic emergencies
- Respiratory emergencies
- Disease transmission prevention
- Oxygen administration
Timeline
EMT B
1st Care Ambulance Service
07.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
Pinnacle EMS
06.2020 - 08.2021
EMT-Basic
Premier EMS
03.2020 - 08.2024
EMT-Basic
Life EMS Ambulance
01.2017 - 12.2019
EMT-Basic
MedX Georgia
05.2015 - 12.2016
AEMT
Southern Crescent Technical College
EMT B
Atlanta Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Savannah State University