Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Krystal Vallejos

Aurora

Summary

Dynamic ER Technician at UC Health Emergency Room with 20 years experience. Proven ability to prioritize critical care needs and educate patients effectively. Skilled in IV insertion, running the lab and maintaining professionalism under pressure, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined emergency responses. Committed to continuous improvement in emergency medical practices and reliable team player known for adaptability.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

UC Health Emergency Room

ER Technician
06.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
  • Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
  • Educated patients on discharge instructions comprehensively, empowering them in their own health management efforts upon leaving the facility.
  • Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting proper healing and preventing potential complications.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
  • Supported physicians during emergent procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety at all times.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
  • Performed EKG's and am apart of the EKG committee to help improve our EKG times from door to EKG being performed
  • Order supplies for 3 of our FSED's and am also apart of the quality control team for our supply ordering
  • Super user for all of our lab equipment allowing me to use, clean and fix all lab equipment, along with doing quality control testing and Cap testing

American Medical Response, AMR

EMT-Basic
10.2005 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.

Education

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

High School Diploma

University Overview

Received a certificate for my EMT-B



Skills

  • Patient transport
  • IV insertion
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Airway management
  • Professionalism
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Orthopedic splinting
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Wound care
  • EKG interpretation and monitoring
  • Seizure management

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Life Saving" Award for performing life saving measures that saved a man's life.
  • Deployed dozens of times with FEMA to help assist in Emergency Disasters including: Hurricanes and COVID
  • Worked with Commerce City Police Department as their medical professional during an search operation

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification – American Heart Association.
  • IV Certification - HealthOne
  • EKG Certification - American Medical Response

Timeline

ER Technician

UC Health Emergency Room
06.2016 - Current

EMT-Basic

American Medical Response, AMR
10.2005 - 03.2025

Arapahoe Community College

High School Diploma
Krystal Vallejos