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Katie Ness

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Flexible, enthusiastic and compassionate person with a strong work ethic and critical thinking ability. Always strives to do things the right way, go above and beyond when possible, and treat all others with respect and kindness. Eager to learn continuously and always work on improving existing skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/EMT

South County Fire
Everett , WA
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Completed all training requirements for entry-level firefighting position.
  • Worked with a team using critical thinking to solve problems.
  • Some administrative duties.

Rope Access Technician

Life Rescue Inc
Bellingham, WA
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • • Private contractor specializing in confined space and rope rescue standby at industrial sites. Duties included hole watch, drafting rescue plans, rigging rope systems for high angle rescue, providing medical care to affected workers.

Volunteer Firefighter

South Whatcom Fire Authority
Bellingham, WA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Completed Whatcom County Volunteer academy and subsequent certifications.
  • Provided emergency medical and fire suppression to Sudden Valley and the greater Whatcom County Area.

Emergency Medical Technician

Northwest Ambulance
Everett, WA
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Acted as an EMT-B on a BLS unit, running mostly 911 contracted calls in the city of Everett.
  • Provided emergency medical care, wrote accurate reports, and transferred patients safely.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mt. Baker Care Center
Bellingham, WA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Monitored and cared for patients in a short-term rehabilitation setting.
  • Assisted RN, assessed vital signs, reported changes in condition and accurately documented condition and assistance level in patient charts.

Christian Healthcare Center

Certified Nursing Assistant
Lynden, WA
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Observed, cared for and assessed changes in mostly long-term elderly patients.
  • Worked with other CNAs and RNs as a team, communicating effectively.

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Snohomish County Fire Training Academy
Stanwood, WA
12-2023

Certificate of Completion -

Whatcom County Volunteer Fire Training Academy
Bellingham, WA
06-2022

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) -

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
12-2020

Associate of Arts - AAS (General Studies)

Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
12-2018

Skills

  • Firefighter I and II
  • Hazmat Ops and Awareness
  • EMT-B
  • CSR and High Angle Rope Rescue Technician - Level 2
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR

References

Jesse McCormick - Academy Company Officer - (206)419-5609

Kyle Dungan - Former Boss - (360) 556-5415

Bob Nichols - Family Friend - (425) 870-9149

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT

South County Fire
02.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer Firefighter

South Whatcom Fire Authority
01.2022 - 08.2022

Rope Access Technician

Life Rescue Inc
10.2021 - 09.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Northwest Ambulance
01.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mt. Baker Care Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

Christian Healthcare Center

Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2018 - 01.2019

Certificate of Completion -

Snohomish County Fire Training Academy

Certificate of Completion -

Whatcom County Volunteer Fire Training Academy

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) -

Bellingham Technical College

Associate of Arts - AAS (General Studies)

Whatcom Community College

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