Kristi Kemper
Loxahatchee,Florida
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Highland Beach Fire Rescue
03.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Paramedic
Broward Health Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
Paramedic
Dr G’s Urgent Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Paramedic
Broward Health Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained and experienced trauma medic
- Triaging patients by assessing the severity of their condition, prioritizing care based on the urgency of their medical needs and communicating thus information to medical teams
- Administering life-saving interventions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, airway management and assisting with the administration of medications to stabilize patients in critical condition
- Patient monitoring of vital signs, input/output, and overall condition during their stay in the emergency room, promptly reporting any changes to medical team
- Placing intravenous lines, wound care, ECG’s, splinting, and assisting with immobilization of fractures
- Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of interventions
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families, explaining procedures, answering questions and offering reassurance during stressful situations
- Ensuring medical equipment is properly stocked, calibrated, and ready for use.
ER Tech
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Works with and assists physicians and nurses and provides technical support for patient care
- Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members
- Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required
- Assists with the transport of patients to other departments
- Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Assists in obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
- Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
- Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
- Measure and fit crutches and canes and instruct patients on a proper crutch and cane walking
- Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
Server and Bartender
The Palms at Polo Trace
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly
- Exceptional interpersonal and team building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues; talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation
- Thorough knowledge of menu offerings, including gourmet food, spirits, and wine pairings
- Skilled at anticipating, identifying and fulfilling guest needs and clarifying special orders
- Successfully multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in fast-paced environments.
Front Desk > Personal Training Counselor > Assistant Personal Training Director
Fitness International (LA Fitness)
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Attending and participating in management meetings
- Developing and managing action plans to reach overall goals
- Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met
- Recruiting and training new staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels
- Developing personal trainers to grow revenue and to assist members in reaching fitness goals
- Replacing manager on duty and personal trainers in absence
- Demonstrating exercises and routines to clients
- Assisting clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness
- Modify exercises according to clients’ fitness levels
- Monitoring client progress
- Providing information or resources on general fitness and health issues.
Server and Bartender
Olive Garden
09.2019 - 03.2020
Host > Promoted to Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Employee of the Month April 2019
Lifeguard
Rapids Waterpark
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or CPR using training and medical supplies
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
- Backboard and stabilize someone who is suspected of a spinal injury using advanced rescue techniques
- Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as slopes, swimming areas, or towers where people may be walking on a wet surface.
Brand Representative
Hollister
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Maintain records related to sales
- Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock
- Ticket, arrange, and display merchandise to promote sales.
Education
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Pre-Med
Florida State University, Tallahassee FL
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion -
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL
08.2020
High School diploma -
Seminole Ridge High School, Loxahatchee FL
05.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- CPR/AED certified
- State of Florida Firefighter II certified
- State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (License #576331)
- State of Florida Paramedic (License#542188)
- Excellent sales and customer service skills from working in retail, restaurants, and a gym
- Personal trainer certified, able to create workout programs targeted toward a variety of different goals
- ACLS, PALS, PHTLS certifications
- EVOC certification
- State of Florida certified Pump Operator
Activitiesandvolunteering
- Founding member and secretary of Women’s Club Flag Football at FAU
- Member and Intramural Chair of Phi Mu Fraternity (09/01/18 - 08/31/20)
- Food drives at local churches (Boca Raton, FL) where we would donate food, package the boxes, and give out to community members in need.
- Hosted a concert (BonnaMu) where I helped organize, create schedules, and recruit bands and musicians to perform at a live concert. All proceeds were donated to a foundation that helps battle Parkinson’s.
- Hosted a magic show for children and donated proceeds to Children’s Miracle Network.
- Dancer and fundraiser for Dance Marathon from 2015-2019.
- Coach and player in the annual Cancer tournament (flag football) that is held every year in my hometown. We have raised over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society in 15 years.
Awardsandacknowledgements
- Black belt in Mixed Martial Arts (since 2009)
- 2x National champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, International Runner-up
- Palm Beach Post Player of the Year (Flag football 2017)
- Sun Sentinel All Broward and Palm Beach County Player of the Year (Flag football 2017)
- Nominee for Ms. Florida Flag Football (05/01/17)
- First team all-state (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Palm Beach Post All-Academic Team (2017)
- Flag Football State Champion (2015, 2016), State Runner-Up (2017)
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Highland Beach Fire Rescue
03.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Broward Health Medical Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
Paramedic
Dr G’s Urgent Care
10.2023 - 12.2023
Firefighter/Paramedic
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
05.2023 - 09.2023
Paramedic
Broward Health Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
ER Tech
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Server and Bartender
The Palms at Polo Trace
11.2020 - 04.2021
Front Desk > Personal Training Counselor > Assistant Personal Training Director
Fitness International (LA Fitness)
08.2020 - 11.2020
Server and Bartender
Olive Garden
09.2019 - 03.2020
Host > Promoted to Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
12.2018 - 07.2019
Brand Representative
Hollister
11.2016 - 02.2017
Lifeguard
Rapids Waterpark
05.2016 - 06.2017
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Pre-Med
Florida State University, Tallahassee FL
Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion -
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton FL
High School diploma -
Seminole Ridge High School, Loxahatchee FL
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