K. Marie Perkins
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic with great prehospital skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 20 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
LCMC
07.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Worked in ED as well as transfer center. In the transfer center I provided intake information to appropriately direct incoming transfers.
Paramedic
Ready Responders
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising MD/NP.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Paramedic
MONOC
09.2011 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2012
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LACertification - Paramedic Sciences
Ocean County College
Brick, NJSkills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- BLS_AH
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - LA Department of Health or equivalent state agency.(NJ Iinactive)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Timeline
Paramedic
LCMC
07.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Ready Responders
01.2019 - 02.2020
Paramedic
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2012
Paramedic
MONOC
09.2011 - 03.2018
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- State Paramedic License - LA Department of Health or equivalent state agency.(NJ Iinactive)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern University At New Orleans
Certification - Paramedic Sciences
Ocean County College
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