Kayle Shelton
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Proactive EMT with multiple years of experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge in Patient Care and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Tech Extender
WellStar Paulding Hospital
Paulding County, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Provided support to Radiologist during exams and treatments as needed.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
EMT-B / Tech
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
EMT-B
Integrity EMS
Austell , GA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided pre-hospital care services such as administering oxygen therapy or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information according to HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in the transport of patients to medical facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team in providing quality patient care.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
EMT-B
United Medical Response
Douglasville, GA
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided pre-hospital care services such as administering oxygen therapy or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information according to HIPAA requirements.
- Assisted in the transport of patients to medical facilities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Maintained current knowledge of state EMS regulations and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
Med Tech / CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Marietta, GA
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
PCT - Patient Care Tech
Med Tech Institute
Austell, GA11-2016
CNA - CNA
GreenWood Assisted Living
Marietta, GA11-2016
Cares Dementia Basics - Dementia Care
Greenwood Assisted Living
Marietta, GA11-2015
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GA11-2014
High School Diploma -
South Cobb High School
Austell, GA05-2013
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Trauma Management
- Airway Management
- Emergency Medical Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Transport
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Radiologic Imaging
- Heavy Lifting
- IV Insertion
- Medication Dispensing
- Drug Interactions
Certification
- EMT-B
- CNA
- PCT
- Med Tech
Timeline
Patient Care Tech Extender
WellStar Paulding Hospital
12.2022 - Current
EMT-B / Tech
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2022
EMT-B
Integrity EMS
01.2019 - 03.2021
EMT-B
United Medical Response
03.2016 - 01.2019
Med Tech / CNA
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2015 - 03.2016
PCT - Patient Care Tech
Med Tech Institute
CNA - CNA
GreenWood Assisted Living
Cares Dementia Basics - Dementia Care
Greenwood Assisted Living
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Tech
Faithful Guardian Training Center
High School Diploma -
South Cobb High School
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