Kimberly Nettleton
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Medical professional with ten years of Emergency Department Patient Care Technician experience, seven years of EMS service as an EMT and Paramedic, and two years of EMT and American Heart Association clinical and skills instruction experience. Currently attending the nursing program at Cabrillo College with an anticipated graduation date of May, 2025.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Watsonville Community Hospital ED
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Preformed POC testing such as Covid, Strep, HCG, Glucose, and Urine dip.
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Dignity Health, Dominican Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2024
- PCT as well as clerical and administrative duties as needed for high volume ED
- Assisted Paramedic liaison with scheduling and preceptor placement for paramedic students
- Assisted healthcare team with monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patient condition
- Prepared patient rooms for admissions and discharges, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
Educator
Defib This
10.2021 - 06.2024
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, CPR, First Aid
- EMT Instructor
- Paramedic Skills Instructor
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response
05.2010 - 06.2017
- Responsible for ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and all county protocols in a 911 system
- 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 electronic vital sign machines.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
EMT Field Training Officer
AMR Monterey County
01.2012 - 01.2014
Hospital Volunteer - Emergency
Dominican Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
Manager
Starbucks
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, ordering, and all daily operations
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cabrillo College
05.2025
Paramedic Program -
UEI College
10.2013
Emergency Medical Technician -
ETS Training
12.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Paramedic (EMT-P), 11/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 05/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 06/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 05/26
- BLS Instructor (BLS), Current
Professional Development
Acute Care Nursing Series: Defib This, 06/23, EKG Interpretation, Cardiac Emergencies, Neurologic Emergencies, Critical Lab Values
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Watsonville Community Hospital ED
08.2024 - Current
Educator
Defib This
10.2021 - 06.2024
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Dignity Health, Dominican Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2024
EMT Field Training Officer
AMR Monterey County
01.2012 - 01.2014
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response
05.2010 - 06.2017
Hospital Volunteer - Emergency
Dominican Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
Manager
Starbucks
01.2005 - 05.2010
Paramedic Program -
UEI College
Emergency Medical Technician -
ETS Training
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cabrillo College
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