Kelsey Minjarez
Barnsdall,USA
Summary
Nationally Registered Paramedic with over 8 years of frontline and transport experience, including 911 emergency response and long-distance interfacility transfers. Known for excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm, clear, and compassionate in high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering high-quality client and patient services while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community stakeholders. Experienced in EMS education, administrative operations, and protocol development. Passionate about uplifting underserved populations and driving professional standards through training, documentation, and leadership support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Employee Training Coordinator
Nowata Emergency Medical Services
07.2019 - 08.2024
- Advanced Emergency Medical Care
ALS/911 response, trauma assessment, rapid transport decision-making, interfacility critical care transfers. - Training, Teaching & Mentorship
Volunteer instructor for college-level EMS education, skills coach for low-income service members, customized hands-on instruction. - Leadership & Program Support
Experience providing internal support for training programs; led skills assessments, built confidence in students transitioning into healthcare or other trades. - Administrative & Analytical Support
Assisted with inventory/ordering, corporate-level documentation, protocol development, Patient Care Report Reviews, data entry, and funding evaluation - Communication & Interpersonal Relations
Proven ability to build trust in high-stress scenes; skilled in communicating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and vulnerable populations. - Community Outreach & Resource Navigation
Experience directing individuals to social services, support networks, and self-improvement opportunities beyond the medical field.
Paramedic
Bartlesville Ambulance Service
09.2018 - 12.2024
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transport and manage emergency responses effectively.
- Trained new paramedics on operational procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage to ensure competency.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance, ensuring readiness for emergency situations at all times.
- Led community outreach programs focused on health education and emergency preparedness initiatives within the service area.
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Paramedic/ Training Coordinator
Nowata Emergency Medical Services
01.2020 - Current
- Performed Advanced Life Support level of care.
- Placed as Lead Paramedic on ALS Ambulance.
- Placed as Training coordinator, responsible for all levels of training regarding EMS.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare provider and Paramedicine
Tulsa Community College
11.2021
Associate of Science - enterprise development and business technology
Tulsa Community College
11.2021
Skills
- High intensity situations
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Training coordination
Certification
- NREMT registered- Paramedic Licensure
- State of Oklahoma Licensed Paramedic
- FEMA- WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
- American Heart Association- Advanced Life Support
- American Heart Association- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Provider
- Guardians of the Heart- Acquiring and Validating 12 Leads
- Guardians of the Heart- The 15 Lead EKG STEMI
- Guardians of the Heart- Bundle Branch Blocks
- Guardians of the Heart- Slap the Cap
- Guardians of the Heart- Wide Complex Tachycardia
- Guardians of the Heart- Active Shooter Course
- Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training- Hazmat Awareness for EMS
- Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training- Narcan Administration
- Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training- OTEPS
- Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training- EVOC
- National TIM Responder Training Program
- FEMA IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS 00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
- Guardian Education Group- EMS for Children Program
- Guardian Education Group- A Thoughtful Approach to Fluid Resuscitation
- Guardian Education Group- EMS Tools to Care for Autistic Children
- Guardian Education Group- Pulmonary Embolisms|Pulmonary Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- Pneumothoracies| Airway Management
- Guardian Education Group- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease| Pulmonary Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- “The Fallout of Fallot”|Pediatric Case
- Guardian Education Group- Try Not to drop it Delivering a baby|obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
- Guardian Education Group- Diving Emergencies/ trauma| Environmental Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- Why did it have to be snake envenomation/ trauma| Environmental Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- High Altitude Illness High and not so mighty/ trauma| Environmental Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- “The Sickest Syndrome”-Sepsis/ Preparatory| Infectious Disease
- Guardian Education Group-”This Call Bugs Me”/ Trauma|Environmental Emergencies
- Guardian Education Group- “Ringing Your Bell” Concussions and Head Injuries/ Trauma| Head, Spine and Nervous System Trauma
- Guardian Education Group- Compartment Syndrome/ Trauma| Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Trauma
- Guardian Education Group- Amputations/ Trauma|Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Trauma
Timeline
Paramedic/ Training Coordinator
Nowata Emergency Medical Services
01.2020 - Current
Paramedic/Employee Training Coordinator
Nowata Emergency Medical Services
07.2019 - 08.2024
Paramedic
Bartlesville Ambulance Service
09.2018 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Healthcare provider and Paramedicine
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Science - enterprise development and business technology
Tulsa Community College
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