Krystal Joyner
Kinston,NC
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic with great skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 7 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care. Organized Paramedic bringing a proven history of providing excellent patient care through expert medical knowledge and strong patient rapport. Thorough and knowledgeable with a focus on creating a safe and trusting care environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Examiner Investigator
Office Of Chief Medical Examiner
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted families in understanding the investigation process and provided support during difficult times.
- Supported fellow investigators by sharing knowledge on specialized topics like post-mortem examinations or forensic pathology principles.
- Improved communication among team members by organizing regular meetings to discuss ongoing cases and share updates.
- Strengthened professional relationships with local hospitals, funeral homes, and coroner''s offices to facilitate seamless case management.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Established rapport with witnesses during interviews while obtaining valuable information pertinent to the case at hand.
- Expedited case resolutions by conducting thorough scene investigations and gathering vital evidence for further examination.
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking skills in identifying potential medical or legal implications arising from case findings and proactively addressed them in collaboration with appropriate parties.
- Maintained detailed documentation of findings to assist in the determination of cause and manner of death.
- Testified in court when needed to provide expert opinions based on the gathered evidence supporting a specific cause or manner of death determination.
- Communicated effectively with grieving families, providing explanations about death determinations in a compassionate manner for better understanding.
- Upheld legal compliance regarding chain-of-custody protocols for collected physical evidence throughout the investigative process.
- Streamlined investigations by coordinating with law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, and forensic experts.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, meeting safety regulations to uphold proper evidence preservation standards.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
- Testified at inquests, hearings and court trials.
- Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons.
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis.
- Communicated with families and next of kin to assist in cause of death investigations.
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
U.S. Naval Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety among colleagues by adhering to established guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazard avoidance.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical transports.
- Served as a vital resource for colleagues by providing expert guidance on the management of complex medical cases within the flight paramedic scope of practice.
- Enhanced patient comfort through compassionate communication techniques and adjusting treatment plans based on their unique histories or circumstances.
- Optimized patient stabilization with rapid assessment and treatment of trauma injuries sustained from accidents or natural disasters.
- Utilized specialized knowledge in pediatric emergency care to provide age-appropriate interventions for young patients during transports.
- Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during transports.
- Ensured patient safety, performing thorough assessments and monitoring vital signs throughout transport.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development within the team, leading training sessions on critical care procedures and protocols for new hires.
- Streamlined the transition from scene-to-hospital care, communicating thoroughly with receiving medical facilities about patient status and needs.
- Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during transport.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of limited resources, improvising as necessary to provide comprehensive care during remote transports.
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
Clinical Adjunct Instructor
Lenoir Community College
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Supported successful transitions from classroom learning to real-world practice environments by closely supervising students during clinical rotations.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to create comprehensive lesson plans, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in clinical instruction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continued professional development activities.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Promoted active learning by encouraging class participation and hands-on experiences during lessons.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and educational tools.
Paramedic
Lenoir County Emergence Services
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Responded to 10 daily emergencies alongside firemen and EMTs
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy
- Provided rescue and emergency medical assistance for fire victims
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Server
Olvera Street Taqueria
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Created orders, documented special requirements and discussed needs with kitchen personnel to provide customers with desired food and minimize complaints
- Cleaned outdoor eating area and indoor dining room by wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and restocking napkin dispensers
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management
- Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy sufferers.
Shift Manager
ALDI
02.2009 - 11.2013
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff to keep expertise fresh and relevant
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lenoir High School
Deep Run, NCNo Degree - Paramedic
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NCSkills
- EMR / EHR
- Medical coding
- Data entry
- Maintenance and repair
- IV insertion
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Medical history collection
- Care plan adherence
- Volunteer medical service
- Delegating
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency response
- CPR
- Patient assessments
- Patient privacy
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient management
- Vital assessments
- Indirect patient care
- Triaging
- Intubation
- High-pressure decision management
- Regulatory compliance
- Ambulance transfer
- Direct patient care
- Home and hospital removals
- Data Collection
- Paperwork Processing
- Interview techniques
- Evidence Preservation
- Toxicological analysis
- Investigatory documentation
- Remains handling
- Medical history analysis
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [year to present]
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Examiner Investigator
Office Of Chief Medical Examiner
03.2022 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
U.S. Naval Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Adjunct Instructor
Lenoir Community College
06.2018 - 05.2021
Paramedic
Lenoir County Emergence Services
01.2017 - 04.2021
Server
Olvera Street Taqueria
06.2016 - 01.2017
Shift Manager
ALDI
02.2009 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
South Lenoir High School
No Degree - Paramedic
Lenoir Community College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [year to present]
- BLS
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