Kayla Jacob
Fond Du Lac,WI
Summary
Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifestar
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Responded to over five daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
ED Technician
Agnesian HealthCare
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Initiated CPR for patients in cardiac failure, responding to hospital crisis codes.
ICU Technician
Agnesian HealthCare
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Agnesian HealthCare
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI05.2021
Skills
- Patient Management
- First Aid and CPR
- Certified Telemetry Tech
- EMT
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Triage
- Medical Recordkeeping
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifestar
06.2021 - Current
ED Technician
Agnesian HealthCare
08.2020 - 01.2024
ICU Technician
Agnesian HealthCare
12.2017 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Agnesian HealthCare
10.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Moraine Park Technical College
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