Kristy Grosse
Monticello,Fl.
Summary
To secure a clinical location to finish my clinical year of physician assistant school as a healthcare professional with strong commitment to patient care and medical excellence. Proven background in clinical settings, contributing to effective patient management and care delivery. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless patient care and support. Demonstrates critical thinking and effective communication skills, vital for dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Leon County EMS
08.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
EMT
Leon County Emergency Medical Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide BLS emergency care in an efficient and professional manner
- Skills: Navigation, patient assessment and vital, first aid, CPR, patient stabilization, medical terminology, emergency vehicle operation, vehicle maintenance, and customer service
- Certifications: BLS, PEARS, EVOC, CJIS, FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800, Smith system defensive driving certification
Team Leader, Admissions
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Bed placement facilitates transfers from other hospitals, ensures accurate patient placement within the hospital, and coordinates with nursing supervisor for placement of critical care patients
- As a team leader coordinates with staff to provide adequate coverage for each shift, serves as a resource and advocate for team members, ensures time for employees is entered correctly
- Ensures overall training for new hires, and review patient registrations daily to ensure employees are completing accurate registrations
- Trained Thomas hospital and North Baldwin Infirmary admissions staff during the implementation of Infirmary Health’s operating systems such as Mainframe/Rumba, Epic, Patient Works, E-Verify, and Content Manager
- Other duties include co-pay collection, medical record management and retrieval, verify insurance eligibility, provide quality customer service to patients and visitors, and order diagnostic testing per physician orders
Patient Account Specialist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Registered patients accurately and efficiently, co-pay collection, financial counseling for private pay patients, medical record management and retrieval, obtained pre-certifications, and verified insurance eligibility
- Assisted team leader with reviewing coworker’s charts for accuracy
- Provided quality training on the ADT System and other registration processes to new hires
- Starz, ADT system to complete patient registrations
ER Unit Secretary
Capital Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Assembled patient charts, ordered diagnostic testing, and operated a multi line phone system and routed calls appropriately
- Assisted ER physicians and nurses with other secretarial duties such as paging on call physicians, retrieving medical records internally and from other hospitals, and requesting beds for admitted patients
- Became proficient with Meditech ADT system
ER Patient Account Specialist
Springhill Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided quality training to new hires
- Used CPSI ADT system to complete patient registrations
- Register patients accurately and efficiently, co-pay collection, medical record management and retrieval, and verified insurance eligibility
ER Unit Secretary/ER Registration Clerk
Providence Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
- As a registration clerk, interviewed patients to obtain demographic and insurance information, co-pay collection, provided quality training for new hires, and verified insurance eligibility
- As a unit secretary, assembled patient charts, ordered diagnostic testing, enter patient account charges for supplies used, and operated a multi line phone system and routed calls appropriately
- Became proficient with ADT system Invision
Education
Physician assistant -
University of Tampa
Tampa, Fl12-2025
Associate of Science - Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Fl01.2022
Biology -
Thomas University
Thomasville, Ga01.2021
EMT-B -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Fl12.2019
General studies -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Fl01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Invision
- SSI Eligibility
- Meditech
- E-Verify
- Starz
- Rumba/Mainframe
- Patient Works
- Triptix
- ESO suite
- CPSI
- EPIC
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient examination
- Emergency diagnostics
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Scene safety assessment
- Triaging
- Safety protocols
- Geriatric emergency care
- Allergic reaction management
- Mass casualty incident response
- Fracture stabilization
- Treatment Planning
- Medical records management
- Medical history collection
- Burn treatment
- Wound care
- Spinal immobilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Poisoning response
- Hazardous materials awareness
- EMR / EHR
- Bedside reporting
References
- Melissa Ruff, 229-221-5502, Ruffgarn@hotmail.com
- Danielle Dodson, 850-559-4409, Dld2367@gmail.com
- Dr. Leanna Willison, PhD, 850-445-2534, LWillison@thomasu.edu
- Dr. Mark Hash, DO, 850-766-3835, airbornedoc@embarqmail.com
Research
- Study on CBD and its effectiveness as an alternative treatment for Staphylococcus Aureus, Thomas University laboratory, 05/01/22
- Antimicrobial effects of CBD oil on antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Research paper, 05/01/22
- Antimicrobial effects of cannabidiol oil on antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Literature review, 05/01/22
- Capstone project titled: Is Vaping less detrimental to cardiopulmonary/pulmonary tissue than traditional cigarette smoking? (2024)
- Literature Review titled: Is Garlic a viable holistic alternative to westernized hypertension medication? (2023)
Certification
- State Paramedic License - Florida Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Training – Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, or accredited entities.
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for EMT and Paramedic.
- CJIS 8/2020
- Medical Ethics Training (8/29/24)
- Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma (01/19/2023)
- Leadership in Healthcare (6/7/24)
- NIHSS-English Group A-V5- 1st certification (5/15/23)
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Awards
Phoenix award (2020)
Phoenix award (2021)
WOW award (2021)
Timeline
Paramedic
Leon County EMS
08.2024 - Current
EMT
Leon County Emergency Medical Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Team Leader, Admissions
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2017
Patient Account Specialist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
ER Unit Secretary
Capital Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
ER Patient Account Specialist
Springhill Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
ER Unit Secretary/ER Registration Clerk
Providence Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Physician assistant -
University of Tampa
Associate of Science - Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
Tallahassee Community College
Biology -
Thomas University
EMT-B -
Tallahassee Community College
General studies -
Tallahassee Community College
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