Kristi Souder
Largo
Summary
Dedicated professional bringing several years of excellent performance in medical roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
Largo
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered emergency medical care during transport to hospitals.
- Assessed patient conditions and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for effective treatment plans.
- Conducted training sessions for new paramedic recruits.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
Assistant Field Supervisor
Sunstar Paramedics
Largo
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with team members to improve operational efficiency in the field.
- Developed successful resolutions for issues that arose during field operations.
- Drafted detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations into workplace injuries or illnesses.
- Investigated accidents or incidents occurring at the job site to determine root causes and corrective action plans.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Paramedic
TLC
Cortland
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls while navigating diverse environments.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Critical Care Paramedic
AMR
Syracuse
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Administered critical care interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transport and care.
- Operated advanced life support equipment and monitored vital signs during transport.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting electrocardiograms for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Conducted regular assessments of trauma victims in order to determine the extent of their injuries or illnesses.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient care.
- Provided advanced life support interventions such as intubation, defibrillation, and administration of medications.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
Paramedic
AmCare
Rome
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained medical equipment and ensured readiness for calls.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic records.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 08.2016 - 05.2018
Hammond High School
Columbia, MD 08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Critical care interventions
- Conflict mediation
- Emotional support
- Leadership mentoring
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- ACLS
- EPC
- CPR
- NR Paramedic
- NRP
Timeline
Assistant Field Supervisor
Sunstar Paramedics
03.2023 - 05.2024
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
01.2021 - Current
Paramedic
TLC
03.2020 - 12.2020
Critical Care Paramedic
AMR
08.2018 - 03.2020
Paramedic
AmCare
06.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Mohawk Valley Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Hammond High School
08.1992 - 05.1996