Linda Kilgore
Harrison,TN
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented nursing student and current Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and care in fast paced environments. Consistent and efficient with 9 years of reliable performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing compassionate, patient- centered care in dynamic environments with a devotion to evidenced based treatment of injured and ill persons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Hamilton County EMS
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient hand off processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
AEMT
Hamilton County EMS
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under high-pressure situations while prioritizing patient safety above all else.
- Promoted a safe working environment for both patients and fellow team members by adhering to established safety guidelines at all times.
- Reduced response times by maintaining well-organized equipment and timely communication with dispatchers.
- Optimized resource utilization during responses by efficiently navigating routes and coordinating with other responders as needed.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12.2024
Certificate - Paramedicine
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2015
Skills
ER communication
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PHTLS/ITLS
- NRP
Timeline
Paramedic
Hamilton County EMS
08.2015 - Current
AEMT
Hamilton County EMS
04.2013 - 08.2015
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Certificate - Paramedicine
Chattanooga State Community College
- ACLS
- BLS
- PHTLS/ITLS
- NRP
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