Kimberly Merkel
Perry,NY
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with5 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Commended individual highly knowledgeable of medical terminology. Proven record of providing prompt responses to medical emergencies. Offers technical skills to accurately complete documentation and paperwork. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Town Of Perry Ambulance Service Inc.
07.2018 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and manual vital sign equipment.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Pet Care Associate
Petsmart
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Education
Certification - CPR
American Heart Association
10.2023
Certification - Phlebotomy
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY02.2022
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
New York State
03.2018
High School Diploma -
Attica Senior High School
Attica, NY06.2016
Skills
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Patient Triage
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Supply Restocking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Stabilization
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- CPR
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Town Of Perry Ambulance Service Inc.
07.2018 - Current
Pet Care Associate
Petsmart
01.2017 - 07.2018
Certification - CPR
American Heart Association
Certification - Phlebotomy
Genesee Community College
Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
New York State
High School Diploma -
Attica Senior High School
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