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
Chattanooga, TN
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
Chattanooga, TN
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
Critical decision-making skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Intravenous therapy
IV Insertion
Airway Management
Pre-hospital Care
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Medication Administration
Emergency Diagnostics
Behavioral Emergency Intervention
Mass Casualty Incident Response
Obstetric Emergencies
Medical History Collection
Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Basic Trauma Life Support
Treatment Documentation
Multi-patient Triage
Heart Monitoring
Ambulance driving
Rapport Building
Police and Fire Coordination
Dispatcher Communication
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