Kristin Whitney Wilkes
Marion
Summary
Paramedic providing patients with rapid emergency assistance. Experience assessing patients to determine condition and treatment. Tolerant and professional when administering first aid, life support and other care. Paramedic with background responding to calls for emergency medical services. Practiced in administering CPR, wound care and attending to various urgent patient needs. Team player focused on smooth care transition to hospital through clear communication with on-site staff. Trained Paramedic with South Carolina and National Registry license. Highly skilled in assessing and treating wide-ranging concerns. Improves outcomes with knowledgeable care, smart decisions and calm approach. Works great with both field and hospital personnel. Training and experience to calmly handle wide-range of emergency situations. Remains calm and level-headed under stressful, life-threatening conditions. Knowledgeable about field treatments and medications for diverse illnesses and injuries. Analytical and efficiently able to quickly assess situations, triage patients and deliver emergency care. Experience in handling automobile accidents, home falls, and wounds. Help stabilize patients by assessing conditions and delivering targeted treatments. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Chesterfield County
03.2025 - 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic Plus
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
07.2024 - Current
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Medical Assistant
Low Country Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
- Completed intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms.
- Documented information required for patients' specimens and tests completed.
- Kept equipment ready for use through scheduled cleaning and sterilization.
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures.
- Updated records in EHR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
- Reviewed test results for completion and abnormalities.
- Supported medical staff by answering phones and preparing supply orders.
- Assisted with diagnosing patients by collecting specimens and administering tests.
- Managed efficient patient intakes, collecting histories, documenting vital signs and updating charts.
Paramedic
Guardian Ambulance Service
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies; along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers.
- Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital and during transportation from facility-to-facility and emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered paramedic.
- Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
- Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
- Performs indicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures as per the appropriate Regional Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications.
- Performs so other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system.
- Trained to use hospital IV pumps.
Paramedic
Marlboro County EMS
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Answered calls within required time frames consistently by maintaining readiness for new dispatches.
- Determined optimal course of treatment to stabilize and treat patients by quickly recognizing conditions and triaging care.
- Coordinated safe and timely transport to medical facilities for continued care of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Treated wide-ranging medical conditions with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of proper care standards.
- Maintained rig cleanliness by stocking, cleaning, and inventorying rigs every shift.
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities.
- Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
- Completed critical treatments, diagnostic assessments, and monitoring during ambulance transportation.
- Managed diverse patient needs before hospital treatment, including keeping airways open and controlling bleeding.
- Determined the best order of treatment for multiple patients by quickly assessing scene conditions and injury levels.
- Optimized treatments based on currently available information such as medications taken or pre-existing conditions noted.
- Administered drugs, orally or by injection, and performed intravenous procedures.
- Administered oral or injectable drugs and initiated IV lines to treat patient conditions.
- Stabilized patients for transport by administering treatments at locations such as accident sites.
- Maintained ambulance by cleaning out the back between patients, restocking supplies, and properly storing all equipment.
- Prevented further injuries to accident patients with proper immobilization.
Paramedic
Darlington County EMS
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Answered calls within required time frames consistently by maintaining readiness for new dispatches.
- Determined optimal course of treatment to stabilize and treat patients by quickly recognizing conditions and triaging care.
- Coordinated safe and timely transport to medical facilities for continued care of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Treated wide-ranging medical conditions with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of proper care standards.
- Maintained rig cleanliness by stocking, cleaning, and inventorying rigs every shift.
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities.
- Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
- Completed critical treatments, diagnostic assessments, and monitoring during ambulance transportation.
- Managed diverse patient needs before hospital treatment, including keeping airways open and controlling bleeding.
- Determined the best order of treatment for multiple patients by quickly assessing scene conditions and injury levels.
- Optimized treatments based on currently available information such as medications taken or pre-existing conditions noted.
- Administered drugs, orally or by injection, and performed intravenous procedures.
- Administered oral or injectable drugs and initiated IV lines to treat patient conditions.
- Stabilized patients for transport by administering treatments at locations such as accident sites.
- Maintained ambulance by cleaning out the back between patients, restocking supplies, and properly storing all equipment.
- Prevented further injuries to accident patients with proper immobilization.
Paramedic
Dillon County EMS
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Answered calls within required time frames consistently by maintaining readiness for new dispatches.
- Determined optimal course of treatment to stabilize and treat patients by quickly recognizing conditions and triaging care.
- Coordinated safe and timely transport to medical facilities for continued care of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Treated wide-ranging medical conditions with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of proper care standards.
- Maintained rig cleanliness by stocking, cleaning, and inventorying rigs every shift.
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities.
- Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
- Completed critical treatments, diagnostic assessments, and monitoring during ambulance transportation.
- Managed diverse patient needs before hospital treatment, including keeping airways open and controlling bleeding.
- Determined the best order of treatment for multiple patients by quickly assessing scene conditions and injury levels.
- Optimized treatments based on currently available information such as medications taken or pre-existing conditions noted.
- Administered drugs, orally or by injection, and performed intravenous procedures.
- Administered oral or injectable drugs and initiated IV lines to treat patient conditions.
- Stabilized patients for transport by administering treatments at locations such as accident sites.
- Maintained ambulance by cleaning out the back between patients, restocking supplies, and properly storing all equipment.
- Prevented further injuries to accident patients with proper immobilization.
Paramedic
Lifeguard EMS of Chesterfield County
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Coordinated safe and timely transport to medical facilities for continued care of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Determined optimal course of treatment to stabilize and treat patients by quickly recognizing conditions and triaging care.
- Answered calls within required time frames consistently by maintaining readiness for new dispatches.
- Helped with continuity of care by preparing and submitting pre-hospital patient care reports.
- Treated wide-ranging medical conditions with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of proper care standards.
- Maintained rig cleanliness by stocking, cleaning, and inventorying rigs every shift.
- Stabilized patients for transport by administering treatments at locations such as accident sites.
- Determined the best order of treatment for multiple patients by quickly assessing scene conditions and injury levels.
- Administered drugs, orally or by injection, and performed intravenous procedures.
- Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities.
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance.
- Prevented further injuries to accident patients with proper immobilization.
- Administered oral or injectable drugs and initiated IV lines to treat patient conditions.
- Completed critical treatments, diagnostic assessments, and monitoring during ambulance transportation.
- Maintained ambulance by cleaning out the back between patients, restocking supplies, and properly storing all equipment.
- Managed diverse patient needs before hospital treatment, including keeping airways open and controlling bleeding.
Emergency Medical Technician
Marlboro Rescue
03.2004 - 08.2019
- Evaluated scenes quickly and implemented life-saving measures based on knowledgeable condition assessments and expert training.
- Coordinated smooth hospital transfers by reporting observations and treatments to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare facility staff.
- Responded to accident scenes, triage victims, and determined order of care for different patients and injuries.
- Offered individualized care to stabilize patients for transport and prepare for hospital care.
- Delivered individualized care based on patient presentations.
- Delivered emergency care with excellent triage abilities, medical knowledge, and sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds.
- Protected medical personnel, patients, and general public by operating vehicles safely and in line with regulations.
- Restored patient vitals through basic and advanced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
- Kept vehicles clean, organized, and well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment.
- Determined the best order of treatment for multiple patients by quickly assessing scene conditions and injury levels.
- Managed diverse patient needs before hospital treatment, including keeping airways open and controlling bleeding.
- Prevented further injuries to accident patients with proper immobilization.
- Communicated with dispatchers to provide call details, updates, and to arrange reception of patients at emergency medical facilities.
- Arranged necessary reception at trauma centers by communicating patient conditions in advance.
- Maintained ambulance by cleaning out the back between patients, restocking supplies, and properly storing all equipment.
- Stabilized patients for transport by administering treatments at locations such as accident sites.
- Improved patient compliance with treatments with the use of comfort measures and proactive communication.
911 Telecommunicator
Marlboro County 911
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Gathered all pertinent information from caller to determine type of assistance to be dispatched.
- Supported communications center operations with filing, typing, copying, scanning, and maintaining updated files and reports.
- Operated multi-frequency, multi-agency radio console with several paging systems, cross-frequency patching, and phone patching.
- Received and evaluated incoming emergency and administrative phone calls for emergency services.
- Triage service requests and initiated dispatch of appropriate responders.
- Coordinated, monitored, and assisted with operations via telephone and radio. Maintained 75 WPM type speed to record critical data such as names, telephone numbers, license plate sequences, and geographical locations.
- Maintained grace and sound judgment in communication with diverse agencies, including police, fire, animal control, and emergency medical services.
- Recorded and maintained all radio transmissions and telephone calls.
- Prioritized situations based on factors such as current injuries, weapons involved, and potential for further danger.
- Helped first responders understand situations and potential dangers by fully documenting available information.
- Supplemented caller details with additional information from available databases.
- Fielded non-emergency calls, relaying information to correct departments and personnel.
- Determined necessary response to callers based on situational details, dispatching appropriate services.
- Operated radio, telephone, and computer equipment at emergency response centers.
- Received reports from public of crimes, fires, and medical or police emergencies.
- Prepared paperwork and announcements such as BOLOs for officers.
- Gained deeper understanding of emergency situations by asking targeted questions.
- Rotated between ambulance, fire, and law enforcement dispatch responsibilities in center fielding 100+ daily calls.
Education
Paramedic -
Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, South Carolina11.2020
EMT - undefined
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, South Carolina04.2010
Diploma - undefined
Marlboro County High School
Bennettsville, South Carolina04.2004
No Degree - Community Based Paramedic
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC10-2025
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Medication administration
- First aid administration
- EKG interpretation
- Treatment planning
- Drug administration
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and reporting
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Pre-hospital care
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- AMLS
- EPC
- PHTLS
- CPR
Languages
English
Timeline
Paramedic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Chesterfield County
03.2025 - Current
Paramedic Plus
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
07.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Low Country Urgent Care
02.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Marlboro County EMS
12.2022 - 07.2024
Paramedic
Guardian Ambulance Service
07.2022 - 03.2025
Paramedic
Dillon County EMS
10.2021 - 06.2022
Paramedic
Darlington County EMS
03.2020 - 11.2022
Paramedic
Lifeguard EMS of Chesterfield County
08.2019 - 11.2021
911 Telecommunicator
Marlboro County 911
07.2014 - 10.2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Marlboro Rescue
03.2004 - 08.2019
EMT - undefined
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Diploma - undefined
Marlboro County High School
Paramedic -
Pee Dee Regional EMS
No Degree - Community Based Paramedic
Robeson Community College