Kylie Cagle
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Paramedic with experience providing advanced life support and emergency medical care in fast-paced 911 response environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical decision-making, trauma management, and interagency collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining professionalism, composure, and strong teamwork during high-pressure emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
First Responder Paramedic
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, California
08.2025 - Current
- Responded to high-acuity 911 emergency medical calls as the lead Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider on a fire department first responder unit.
- Managed a wide range of medical and traumatic emergencies, including cardiac arrest, stroke, STEMI, respiratory failure, overdoses, pediatric emergencies, and multi-system trauma.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, developed treatment plans, and delivered advanced pre-hospital emergency care in accordance with state protocols and medical direction.
- Administered emergency medications, established intravenous and intraosseous access, managed advanced airways, interpreted cardiac rhythms, and performed manual defibrillation when indicated.
- Directed patient care and supervised EMT personnel during emergency responses, ensuring effective teamwork and high-quality patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care with fire personnel, law enforcement, ambulance crews, air medical services, dispatch, and receiving hospitals to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Exercised sound clinical judgment in dynamic, high-pressure environments while prioritizing patient safety and evidence-based treatment.
- Completed accurate electronic patient care reports (ePCRs), maintained controlled substance accountability, and ensured compliance with departmental policies, HIPAA, and state EMS regulations.
- Maintained operational readiness by inspecting, testing, and restocking ALS equipment, medications, and emergency response vehicles.
First Responder Medical Unit Operator
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, California
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Responded to high-priority 911 emergency medical calls as the primary EMT on a fire department first responder unit alongside a paramedic.
- Delivered critical pre-hospital care during medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and other life-threatening situations.
- Assisted the paramedic with Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures, including cardiac monitoring, airway management, medication administration, and patient stabilization.
- Performed rapid patient assessments, obtained vital signs, and initiated Basic Life Support (BLS) interventions in accordance with local protocols.
- Collaborated with firefighters, law enforcement, dispatch, and hospital personnel to ensure efficient emergency scene management and seamless patient care.
- Prepared patients for transport and coordinated patient handoff with transporting ambulance crews and receiving hospital staff.
- Operated emergency response equipment and maintained medical supplies, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure emergency environments.
EMT
Hall Ambulance
Bakersfield, California
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Responded to 911 emergency calls alongside a paramedic to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and patient assessment.
- Assessed patients' conditions, obtained vital signs, and assisted with medical interventions according to EMT scope of practice and local protocols.
- Safely transported patients to hospitals while continuously monitoring their condition and providing supportive care.
- Assisted the paramedic with advanced life support (ALS) procedures, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication preparation, and IV setup.
- Operated and maintained ambulance equipment, ensuring vehicles were clean, stocked, and ready for emergency response.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch, hospital staff, law enforcement, and fire personnel to coordinate patient care.
- Completed accurate patient care reports (PCRs) and maintained thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, and transport information.
- Demonstrated calm decision-making and professionalism in high-stress, fast-paced emergency situations.
- Followed infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and crew safety.
Education
BA - Child and Family Studies
California State University Bakersfield
11-2024
Minor - Psychology
California State University Bakersfield
11-2024
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Bakersfield Junior College
03-2021
Paramedic Certification -
Bakersfield Junior College
Skills
- Advanced life support (ALS)
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Trauma management
- Electronic reporting
- Emergency response coordination
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency management
- ACLS
- PALS
Certification
- National Registry, 04/20/21, 03/31/25
- California Paramedic, 05/08/25
- ACLS, 12/25
- PALS, 12/25
Timeline
First Responder Paramedic
Kern County Fire Department
08.2025 - Current
First Responder Medical Unit Operator
Kern County Fire Department
04.2024 - 08.2025
EMT
Hall Ambulance
02.2021 - 03.2024
BA - Child and Family Studies
California State University Bakersfield
Minor - Psychology
California State University Bakersfield
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Bakersfield Junior College
Paramedic Certification -
Bakersfield Junior College