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Kristi Schulze

Summerville,SC

Summary

Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Charleston County Emergency Medical Services, excelling in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven ability to manage high-stress situations while delivering compassionate care. Strong communicator and adept at field patient assessments, ensuring optimal outcomes in emergency medical scenarios. Committed to ongoing professional development and mentoring junior staff.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Charleston County Emergency Medical Services
Charleston, SC
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided emergency medical care to patients in a variety of settings, including homes, public areas, and accident scenes
  • Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate treatment plans based on established protocols and guidelines
  • Administered medications, performed advanced life support procedures, and utilized specialized equipment to stabilize patients
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care during transport and handoff
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, and response to interventions
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls and efficiently managed time to prioritize critical cases
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively relaying information to medical staff at hospitals or clinics
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while providing compassionate care for patients in distress
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in emergency medical techniques
  • Mentored junior paramedics in developing their clinical skills through hands-on training sessions
  • Safely operated emergency vehicles in compliance with traffic laws while responding to incidents quickly and efficiently

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
Covington, LA
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Provided emergency medical care to patients in a variety of settings, including homes, public areas, and accident scenes
  • Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate treatment plans based on established protocols and guidelines
  • Administered medications, performed advanced life support procedures, and utilized specialized equipment to stabilize patients
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care during transport and handoff
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, and response to interventions
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls and efficiently managed time to prioritize critical cases
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively relaying information to medical staff at hospitals or clinics
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while providing compassionate care for patients in distress
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on the latest advancements in emergency medical techniques
  • Mentored junior paramedics in developing their clinical skills through hands-on training sessions
  • Safely operated emergency vehicles in compliance with traffic laws while responding to incidents quickly and efficiently

PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE

OCHSNER NORTHSHORE HOSPITAL
Slidell, LA
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Greet and arrive patients checking into for Outpatient Diagnostic Testing and/or Emergency Department
  • Verify patient demographic information
  • Verify patient insurance
  • Add patient insurance to their medical chart
  • Schedule patient appointments including radiology and lab appointments
  • Complete patient registration using Epic Software

Patient Flow Coordinator

Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assign rooms to patients being admitted to the hospital via the Emergency Department
  • Assist the house supervisor with requests from the floors
  • Oversee CNAs/Extenders on units

SALES/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING
New Orleans, LA
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Answered incoming phone calls and emails for clients requesting information
  • Scheduled appointments, site visits and events
  • Entered data into specialized computer system (Ex. Triple Seat, Total Party Planner)
  • General office duties (Computers, filing, troubleshooting)

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

STAMFORD POLICE DEPTARTMENT
Stamford, CT
05.2008 - 01.2017
  • Received calls for service both emergency and routine
  • Collected pertinent information from patients, family and friends
  • Assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Coordinated multiple agencies
  • Kept up to date with education and training
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that occurred
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch/Pre-arrival instructions
  • Dispatch and maintain contact with responders

Volunteer EMT/Firefighter

Brewster Southeast Joint Fire District
Brewster, NY
08.1998 - 09.2008
  • Respond to medical emergencies, treat and transport patients to appropriate hospital
  • Respond to fires, HAZMAT incidents, alarms
  • Maintain NYS EMT certification
  • Respond to public service calls

DISPATCHER

PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
Carmel, NY
02.2005 - 06.2008
  • Received 911 calls for all of Putnam County, New York
  • Collected pertinent information to help determine agency response
  • Assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Coordinated with police, fire and emergency medical services
  • Maintained updated knowledge of protocols
  • Performed Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement checks on other employees
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that occurred

VETERINARY ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Progressive Animal Hospital
Somers, NY
11.2007 - 05.2008
  • Greeted patients and their owners as they entered the veterinary hospital
  • Answered incoming calls to the facility
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Assisted the doctor with routine exams
  • Assisted the doctor with surgery
  • Assisted the veterinary technicians with minor procedures
  • Monitored patients post-surgery
  • Ordered supplies
  • Kept the office and exam rooms sanitized and ready for the next patient

FIREFIGHTER/EMT/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

GRUBB & ELLIS - IBM
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2004 - 03.2005
  • Responded to all emergencies on campus
  • Acted as first responder for medical emergencies
  • Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends
  • Assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments
  • Operated and maintained emergency vehicles
  • Maintained updated knowledge of protocols
  • Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and general public

EMERGENCY ROOM UNIT SECRETARY

PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER
Carmel, NY
09.2001 - 12.2004
  • Kept a written log of all patients seen in the Emergency Room
  • Kept track of incoming ambulances
  • Enter doctors' orders in specialized computer system (ex. blood work, x-rays, etc)
  • Answer all incoming calls to the Emergency Department
  • Make outgoing calls as needed to Primary Care Physicians and Specialists
  • General office duties

SECURITY GUARD/EMT/SUPERVISOR

COMMAND SECURITY SERVICES
Somers, NY
11.1999 - 10.2003
  • Patrolled the property remained visible to the public
  • Provided life support services during medical emergencies
  • Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends
  • Assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action
  • Initiated plans of care based on patient assessment
  • Coordinated with on-site managers, liaison officers and other outside agencies
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that occurred

Education

College - Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
12.2022

High school diploma -

Brewster High School
Brewster, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Field Patient Assessments
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management

Certification

  • NREMT-Paramedic
  • ACLS Certification
  • PHTLS
  • PALS
  • BLS
  • NAEMT - Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety

Additional Information

  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Ability to adjust to my work environment
  • Ability to take orders
  • Acute understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Computer literate
  • Fast learner
  • COMMUNICATION
  • Detailed listener with the ability to communicate life-saving information to multiple responding agencies.
  • LEADERSHIP
  • Lead teams to ensure appropriate protocols and procedures are taken for an effective response.

Timeline

Paramedic

Charleston County Emergency Medical Services
03.2024 - Current

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
03.2021 - 03.2024

Patient Flow Coordinator

Slidell Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022

PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE

OCHSNER NORTHSHORE HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 06.2022

SALES/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING
02.2017 - 12.2017

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

STAMFORD POLICE DEPTARTMENT
05.2008 - 01.2017

VETERINARY ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Progressive Animal Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2008

DISPATCHER

PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
02.2005 - 06.2008

FIREFIGHTER/EMT/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

GRUBB & ELLIS - IBM
07.2004 - 03.2005

EMERGENCY ROOM UNIT SECRETARY

PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER
09.2001 - 12.2004

SECURITY GUARD/EMT/SUPERVISOR

COMMAND SECURITY SERVICES
11.1999 - 10.2003

Volunteer EMT/Firefighter

Brewster Southeast Joint Fire District
08.1998 - 09.2008

College - Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College

High school diploma -

Brewster High School

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