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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Kristina Ekren

Littleton,CO

Summary

Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure. Willingness to learn and flexibility to adapt.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Eagle County Paramedic Services
Edwards, CO
10.2018 - Current

EMT from October 2018- July 2024

  • Performed ALS skills under the scope of our agency.
  • Attended ALS patients during 911 calls and interfacility transfers.
  • Start IV's, IO's, place and interpret 12 leads, deliver oral and IV medications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient transport and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and monitoring medical emergencies in various settings.
  • Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols.

EMT-IV

Grand County EMS
Granby, CO
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Performed BLS skills under the scope of our agency.
  • Attended BLS patients during 911 calls and interfacility transfers.
  • Started IV's, IO's, blood draws, placed 12 leads, delivered oral and IV medications, set up and administered nebs and CPAP.
  • Assisted paramedic's with cardiac arrest and RSI's (drawing up or giving medications, chest compressions, ventilating the patient, IV/IO access)

Medical Assistant

Interior Community Health Clinic
Fairbanks, AK
11.2016 - 2016
  • Obtained vitals
  • Started IV's
  • Placed 12-leads
  • Entered patient information

Unit Secretary

Middle Park Medical Center
Granby, CO
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Registered and discharged patients.
  • Ordered labs, imaging or transport of patients. Entered patient insurance information.
  • Created and printed patient information packets.

EMT

Frisco Adventure Park
Frisco, CO
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided BLS care when needed.
  • Assisted with daily park functions
  • Restocked medical supplies as needed

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Grand Junction, CO
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Filled prescriptions
  • Entered patient information
  • Restocked medication

Hostess

Texas Roadhouse
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Greeted customers
  • Directed customers to their tables
  • Cleaning duties

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Dillon, CO
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Filled prescriptions
  • Entered patient information
  • Restocked medication

Clothing Associate

Murdochs
Silverthorne, CO
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Assisted customers in the clothing department
  • Restocked, staged, stored all clothing, boots, accessories
  • Entered special orders, shipments

Server

Mountain Dragon
Kremmling, CO
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Served/sat the customers
  • Cleaned the restaurant
  • Ran the cash register

Landscaping/Babysitting

Blue Valley Ranch
Kremmling, CO
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Landscaping, gardening, firepit upkeep
  • Cleaned fleet vehicles
  • Occasionally babysat the guests kids

Education

Prerequisites -

Community College of Denver
Online
05-2020

EMT Certification - undefined

Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, CO
01-2015

General Education - undefined

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
05-2014

Paramedic School - Paramedicine

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
07-2024

Skills

  • Clear communication skills
  • ACLS/PALS Certified
  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • Fast learner
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Direct patient care
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Intubation
  • Medical equipment operation

Accomplishments

  • Assisted with bringing a protocol app to our agency that is still in use today.
  • Received a Public Safety Award for a Cardiac Arrest save.

Certification

  • NREMT Paramedic
  • Colorado Paramedic
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS/CPR
  • CEVO Driving Course
  • IS/ICS/NIMS- 100
  • IS/ICS/NIMS- 200
  • IS/ICS/NIMS- 700
  • IS/ICS/NIMS- 800
  • IV Certification
  • HazMat First Responder Awareness

Timeline

Paramedic

Eagle County Paramedic Services
10.2018 - Current

Medical Assistant

Interior Community Health Clinic
11.2016 - 2016

EMT-IV

Grand County EMS
03.2016 - 10.2018

Unit Secretary

Middle Park Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2016

EMT

Frisco Adventure Park
10.2015 - 01.2016

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
06.2015 - 09.2015

Hostess

Texas Roadhouse
06.2015 - 09.2015

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
10.2014 - 06.2015

Clothing Associate

Murdochs
05.2014 - 10.2014

Server

Mountain Dragon
01.2011 - 07.2013

Landscaping/Babysitting

Blue Valley Ranch
06.2010 - 08.2010

EMT Certification - undefined

Colorado Mountain College

General Education - undefined

Colorado Mesa University

Prerequisites -

Community College of Denver

Paramedic School - Paramedicine

Arapahoe Community College