Katia Larke
Morrow,GA
Summary
Professional Emergency Medical Technician with extensive experience in fast-paced medical environments. Demonstrates strong skills in patient care and emergency response. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure situations. Adept in utilizing medical equipment and instruments to diagnose and treat patients. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, emergency personnel and medical staff. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT B
1st Care Ambulance Service
Riverdale, GA
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
Jonesboro, GA
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
Forest Park, GA
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
Forest Park, GA
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
Stockbridge, GA
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
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- CPR/AED - American Heart Association
- TIMS Certification - Emergency Responder Safety Institute
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