Krista Powers
Scottsburg,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in patient care management and crisis resolution with a background in hospital patient care. Proactive and effective communicator supporting nursing staff and emergency response teams to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Known for the ability to collaborate with teams, committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety during critical situations. Detail-oriented with excellent observational and organizational skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Internship
Norton Kings Daughters EMS
01.2026 - 12.2026
- Supported patient care initiatives prioritizing comfort and safety throughout transports.
- Orchestrated dialogue between medical staff and patients for effective service delivery.
- Attended training sessions to elevate expertise in EMS procedures and safety standards.
- Coordinated efforts with paramedics to execute patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Supported successful patient outcomes via accurate medication delivery in alignment with medical control guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton's Scott Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity..
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs (such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar), fluid intake, and output then reporting results to medical supervision promptly
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Emergency Medical Technician Student
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Applied foundational life support techniques during simulated emergency situations.
- Committed to ongoing learning of medical terminology and emergency protocols.
- Enhanced critical thinking abilities via scenario-based problem-solving exercises.
- Applied strong leadership skills within team dynamics, driving improvements in efficiency levels.
- Maintained safety during transport by reliably transferring patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Madison, IN12-2026
Skills
- Experienced in delivering advanced life support
- Critical analysis for decision-making
- Patient care management
- Crisis resolution capabilities
- Monitoring safety regulations adherence
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling
- Comprehensive documentation skills
- Patient assessments
Certification
- CPR
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Crisis Intervention Training - October 2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross - February 2026
- Advanced Medical Life Support, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians - April 2026
Timeline
Paramedic Internship
Norton Kings Daughters EMS
01.2026 - 12.2026
Emergency Medical Technician Student
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2025 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norton's Scott Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana