Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Research
Leadership and Volunteer
Timeline
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Kayla O'Reilly

Wellington

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Calhoun EMS
01.2023 - Current
  • Served as primary provider for long-distance interfacility transfers, ensuring stable patient vitals
  • Obtained basic vital signs, initiated IVs and IOs, and performed orotracheal intubation
  • Managed ventilated patients during transport, ensuring that they are adequately sedated and comfortable
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during critical ground transport in rural settings

Paramedic

Gadsden County EMS
08.2022 - Current
  • Supervisor of 5 BLS units, enhancing team performance through targeted support and guidance
  • Responsible for the training and safety of EMT and Paramedic students
  • Perform and interpret EKGs daily
  • Manage ventilated, dependent patients for extended transport times
  • Perform high-quality CPR and other life-saving measures during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
  • Perform advanced procedures, like oral-tracheal intubation, thoracostomies, and pacing, in high-stress situations efficiently
  • Triage patients appropriately in mass casualty incidents, ensuring quality care

EMT-B

Gadsden County EMS
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in providing quality patient care
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies in responding to high-risk incidents
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information according to HIPAA requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-2020

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic Certificate

Chipola College
Marianna, FL
08-2022

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS

  • EMT- PARAMEDIC
  • NREMT-PARAMEDIC
  • EMT-B
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • PHTLS
  • EVOC
  • BLS and CPR

Research

Research Assistant, Florida State University, April 2024- Present

  • Conducted literature review, and performed a cross reference analysis about the effects of defibrillating asystole in a cardiac arrest
  • Summarized and interpreted data into digestible diagrams

Leadership and Volunteer

Peer Support Counselor December 2024- Present

Volunteer with a nonprofit organization designed to improve first responder mental health ( Second Alarm Project)

  • Promote mental health and wellness for first responders after emotionally taxing calls
  • Provide grief counseling for peers during debriefings of mass causalities
  • Provide compassion and support for people affected by addiction

Search and Rescue Coordinator for Hurricane Relief August 2023- Present

  • Coordinator of search and rescue team that deploys to neighboring counties during natural disasters
  • Allocates available resources and personnel to ensure adequate safety during rescue operations

Florida State University Medical Response Unit January 2018- December 2020

First Responder

  • Volunteer organization that responded to medical emergencies on FSU campus prior to EMS arrival and established treatment plans
  • Provided community support for school events
  • Instructed and trained new responders twice a year on protocols and procedures

Small Group Coordinator August 2018-December 2020

Changing Health, Attitudes, and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG)

  • Coordinated and lead a group of 12-50 girls weekly in fitness and intramural sporting events
  • Responsible for ensuring proper equipment and classes were available weekly for fitness classes

Timeline

Paramedic

Calhoun EMS
01.2023 - Current

Paramedic

Gadsden County EMS
08.2022 - Current

EMT-B

Gadsden County EMS
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

Florida State University

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic Certificate

Chipola College

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