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Kayla Wingfield

Richmond,VA

Summary

I am a compassionate candidate with extensive experience providing life-saving care in emergency medical situations. I am one course away from obtaining my Registered Behavioral health technician certification and am working towards becoming a Liscenced Clinical Social Worker. I am very passionate about behavioral health services. I have experience caring for patients with mental health concerns as well as experience being a behavioral health sitter. Documenting safety for patients on suicide precautions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Hospital To Home LLC
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.

Shelter Support Staff

Caritas Women's Emergency Shelter
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with participants, providing support and guidance to assist in housing searches
  • Ensured the safety of all participants
  • Provided deescalation and mental health support as needed
  • Supported team members by offering assistance when needed to complete tasks efficiently
  • Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, filing paperwork, and creating reports
  • Performed basic maintenance on office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers.

Cardiac Stress Technician

James river cardiology
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Exhibited a high level of professionalism while interacting with staff, patients and their families
  • Identified potential problems with equipment or procedure performance before they affected patient care outcomes
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available prior to beginning any procedure
  • Adhered strictly to safety guidelines when handling hazardous materials such as contrast media or radioactive substances
  • Performed comprehensive data collection, analysis and interpretation on cardiac stress test results.

Emergency Medical Technician

Richmond Ambulance Authority
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy of data collected from each test performed
  • Evaluated patient responses during exercise tests and reported any abnormal findings immediately
  • Monitored vital signs throughout the duration of each cardiac stress test session.

Emergency Medical Technician

St Mary Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Respond to 911 calls in a timely manor an provide immediate interventions within scope of practice
  • Obtain patient demographics and document accordingly in an EHR system
  • Establish professional patient Rapport and provide comfort to patients within my care
  • Practiced proper movement/ Lifting of patients
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues
  • Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions
  • Inspected emergency medical equipment to verify serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards
  • Removed or assisted in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
  • Treated patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings
  • Assisted in the transportation of patients to medical facilities
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
  • Monitored patient conditions while en route to hospital or other healthcare facility
  • Observed, record and report to physician patient's condition and injury, treatment provided and reactions to drugs and treatment.

Hostess

KickBack Jacks
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Engaged with guests to maximize satisfaction with food and service
  • Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas
  • Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
  • Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns
  • Helped bus tables and ran food to patrons during high-volume periods
  • Conversed with members and guests in outgoing and friendly manner
  • Delivered and refilled beverages and addressed requests for extra condiments and place settings
  • Stocked service areas with supplies to deliver faster service to guests
  • Assisted in serving guests for parties and special functions
  • Managed telephone and internet take-out orders and coordinated hand-off for delivery orders with third-party drivers
  • Helped FOH team members, maintaining positive working relationships
  • Supported servers and bussers through high-volume shifts with food running and table clearing
  • Distributed, collected, and organized printed menus
  • Maintained clean and neat workplace and dining room area.

Education

Associate in human services in Social work/ Mental Health - Social Work/ Mental Health

J Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
06.2026

Virginia board of cosmetology in Cosmetology -

The Hanover center for Trades and Technology
Mechanicsville, VA
06.2020

High school diploma -

Lee Davis High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • EMT experience
  • Laboratory experience
  • Phlebotomy
  • Epic
  • Vital signs
  • Hospital experience
  • EMR systems
  • Patient care
  • Organizational Skills
  • Field Patient Assessments
  • Scene Assessments
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Medication Administration
  • Serving Experience
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer service
  • Hair styling (4 years)
  • Cosmetology (4 years)
  • Body waxing (1 year)
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family engagement

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic life support
  • Nationally registered Emergency Medical technician
  • Licensed Cosmetologist
  • Stop the bleed Certification

Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Hospital To Home LLC
11.2023 - Current

Shelter Support Staff

Caritas Women's Emergency Shelter
09.2023 - 01.2024

Cardiac Stress Technician

James river cardiology
05.2023 - 09.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

Richmond Ambulance Authority
06.2022 - 05.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

St Mary Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022

Hostess

KickBack Jacks
07.2019 - 10.2020

Associate in human services in Social work/ Mental Health - Social Work/ Mental Health

J Sargent Reynolds Community College

Virginia board of cosmetology in Cosmetology -

The Hanover center for Trades and Technology

High school diploma -

Lee Davis High School

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