Kayla Pomerinke
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Accomplished Critical Care Flight Paramedic with a proven track record at REACH Air Medical, enhancing patient outcomes through critical care thinking and compassionate care. Excelled in environmental emergency response and safety procedures, leading training sessions and promoting a culture of safety. Demonstrated proficiency in pharmacology, significantly contributing to team's professional development. Purpose-driven Flight Paramedic offering 2 years of expertise in flight in assessing, monitoring and performing advanced life support services for patients being transported by air to hospitals. Proficient in assessing patients to determine the nature of injuries or illnesses to treat most urgent health needs first. Motivated to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
REACH Air Medical
07.2022 - Current
- Optimized patient stabilization with rapid assessment and treatment of trauma injuries sustained from accidents or natural disasters.
- Utilized specialized knowledge in pediatric emergency care to provide age-appropriate interventions for young patients during flights.
- Promoted a culture of safety among colleagues by adhering to established guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazard avoidance.
- Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, critical thinking, and medication administration during flights.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the team, leading training sessions on critical care procedures and protocols for new hires.
- Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
Paramedic/Shift Supervisor
Lower Umpqua Ambulance
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firefighters and EMTs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic/Shift Officer
Myrtle Point Ambulance
03.2014 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR04.2019
Associate of Arts - Paramedicine
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR04.2019
Associate of Science - Pre-Grad Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR05.2014
Skills
- Critical Care Transport
- Environmental Emergency Response
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Scene safety assessment
- Patient Care
- Hemorrhage Control
- Airway Management
- Safety Procedures
- Flight safety
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
REACH Air Medical
07.2022 - Current
Paramedic/Shift Supervisor
Lower Umpqua Ambulance
08.2020 - Current
Paramedic/Shift Officer
Myrtle Point Ambulance
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate of Arts - Paramedicine
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate of Science - Pre-Grad Nursing
George Fox University
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