Kiara Plish
West Mifflin,PA
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged critical thinking and teamwork to excel as a Flight Aerospace Medical Technician with the United States Air Force Reserves. Demonstrated proficiency in technical nursing, emergency care, and health technology management, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Excelled in high-pressure situations, embodying a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnelist to Flight Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserves
12.2016 - Current
- Perform a wide array of technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients, including immunizations and critical care
- Assemble, operate, and maintain medical equipment
- Configuring, installing, troubleshooting, cleaning, and performing minor routine maintenance of health technology
- Schedule and conduct in-service training on procedures and techniques
- Perform medical, in-flight, and emergency treatment at deployed locations and remote sites
- Prepare patients for surgery and perform postoperative monitoring
- Administer medications under the supervision of a physician or nurse
- Oversee a wide variety of administrative functions which encompass creation of memorandums and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software tools
- Receiving and scheduling requests for simple and complex intra-facility, and inter-facility telehealth appointments using an electronic resource-based scheduling system
- Perform Human Resource functions for the Air Force including processing promotions and counseling Airmen on career goals
- Utilizes computer technology to accept, track and result patient tests
- Operates instrumentation for accurate and timely results of patient samples.
Emergency Medical Technician
McKeesport Area Rescue Service
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Appraise and initiate the administration of pre-hospital care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation to a health care facility via ambulance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Streamlined patient assessment process by quickly determining chief complaints and prioritizing treatment interventions based on severity.
Telemetry Technician - 4 West
Veterans Affair – University Drive
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Completes nursing assistant responsibilities such as ADLs (bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating and repositioning patients.) Responsible for Point of Care testing (Blood Glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, ability to apply read telemetry monitor, simple dressing placement, obtaining blood and urine specimen, and bladder scans
- Performs IV insertion and 12 Lead EKGs on patients
- Performs continuous monitoring and analysis of cardiac rate, rhythm, and patterns of conduction on telemetry patients through the use of approved telemetry monitoring system and notifies appropriate personnel in regard to cardiac rhythm disturbances
- Monitors non-evasive blood pressure and continuous SP02 alarms and sets alarm limits per policy
- Perform routine venipuncture specimen collections from inpatient, outpatients, and ambulatory inpatients by venipuncture and fingersticks on a routine and Stat bass.
Education
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Telemetry Technician - 4 West
Veterans Affair – University Drive
08.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
McKeesport Area Rescue Service
11.2019 - 10.2023
Personnelist to Flight Aerospace Medical Technician
United States Air Force Reserves
12.2016 - Current
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
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