Kerstyn Dewald
Pottsville,PA
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Technician with extensive experience at St. Luke’s Health Network, delivering compassionate care and emergency medical support. Proficient in phlebotomy and patient transport, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort while facilitating critical procedures. Recognized for adaptability and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
St Luke’s Health Network
Coaldale, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity emergency department, supporting physicians and nurses in patient assessment and treatment.
- Assisted in triage support by monitoring vital signs and conducting EKGs. Conducted blood glucose testing and performed phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Facilitated emergency procedures, including wound care, splinting, trauma stabilization, CPR, and airway management.
- Facilitated patient readiness and equipment setup for procedures including suturing, intubation, and cardiac monitoring.
- Facilitated patient transport for diagnostic testing, including CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate documentation within electronic medical records and communicated changes in patient condition to the care team.
- Managed organization and stocking of exam rooms and trauma bays to ensure readiness for incoming patients.
- Facilitated rapid response and code situations as integral member of emergency care team.
Patient Care Assistant, Float Pool
St Luke's Health Network
Muiltple Locations
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse hospital units, including medical-surgical telemetry, step-down, and specialty units.
- Monitored vital signs and performed blood glucose testing. Documented intake and output accurately. Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly.
- Facilitated patient support in activities of daily living, including mobility, repositioning, hygiene, feeding, and toileting.
- Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, transfers, specimen collection, EKGs, and transport for nursing staff.
- Oversaw accurate electronic medical record documentation and enforced proper utilization of patient care equipment.
- Executed infection control protocols, fall precautions, and patient safety procedures in dynamic clinical settings.
- Exhibited adaptability and collaborative spirit by seamlessly integrating into new units and enhancing support for diverse care teams.
Patient Care Assistant, ICU
St Luke's Health Network
Orwigsburg, PA
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered direct patient care for critically ill individuals in a high-acuity ICU environment, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Oversaw monitoring and documentation of vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose levels, ensuring timely reporting of abnormalities to the care team.
- Facilitated daily living activities, including bathing, repositioning, mobility, hygiene, and feeding, while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Implemented infection control protocols, sterile techniques, and isolation precautions to enhance patient safety.
- Facilitated nurses in executing procedures, collecting specimens, conducting EKGs, and transporting patients for diagnostic testing.
- Oversaw accurate electronic medical record documentation and enforced proper use and maintenance of patient care equipment.
- Addressed patient needs and emergencies promptly in a high-pressure critical care setting.
Health Service Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Assisted in providing medical care to active duty personnel in clinical and operational settings as a health services technician. Conducted patient assessments, triage, and emergency medical treatment following Coast Guard medical protocols. Supported primary care, preventive health services, and medical readiness operations in both shore and field environments.
- Sustained certification as a nationally registered emergency medical technician (NREMT) and maintained EMT-2 certification in Alaska, delivering advanced prehospital care and emergency response.
- Assisted in providing medical care to active duty personnel in clinical and operational settings as a health services technician. Conducted patient assessments, triage, and emergency medical treatment following Coast Guard medical protocols. Supported primary care, preventive health services, and medical readiness operations in both shore and field environments.
- Sustained certification as a nationally registered emergency medical technician (NREMT) and maintained EMT-2 certification in Alaska, delivering advanced prehospital care and emergency response.
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration. Contributed to the organization of project documentation and resources.
- Assisted in providing medical care to active duty personnel in clinical and operational settings as a health services technician. Conducted patient assessments, triage, and emergency medical treatment following Coast Guard medical protocols. Supported primary care, preventive health services, and medical readiness operations in both shore and field environments.
- Sustained certification as a nationally registered emergency medical technician (NREMT) and maintained EMT-2 certification in Alaska, delivering advanced prehospital care and emergency response.
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration. Contributed to the organization of project documentation for easy access.
- Delivered emergency and routine patient care in clinical and operational environments, ensuring effective triage and accurate vital sign monitoring.
- Certified National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) with EMT-2 certification in Alaska, providing prehospital emergency care and trauma stabilization.
- Facilitated examination procedures, wound care, splinting, and diagnostic testing for medical providers.
- Managed response to medical emergencies, ensuring effective patient stabilization and evacuation procedures.
- Managed administration of medications, immunizations, and preventive health services within established scope of practice.
- Oversaw management of medical equipment supplies and ensured accurate patient records in adherence to medical standards.
Skills
- Patient transport
- Compassionate care
- Emergency medical care
- Phlebotomy
- Basic patient care
- Mental health care
- Orthopedic splinting
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
St Luke’s Health Network
12.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant, Float Pool
St Luke's Health Network
11.2024 - 11.2025
Patient Care Assistant, ICU
St Luke's Health Network
04.2022 - 11.2024
Health Service Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
08.2015 - 07.2021