Marilyn Loehnert
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Purpose-driven Paramedic offering 17 years of experience in emergency services, adept at providing advanced life support and critical care in high-pressure situations. Proficient in triaging, assessing, treating and stabilizing patients with diverse medical conditions. Dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment and patient safety by following all protocols. Expert communicator providing effective teamwork with colleagues, hospital staff and EMS representatives. Motivated to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Southwest Internal Medicine
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained clinical expertise in placement of peripheral IV's lines, administration of fluids and medications.
- Documented all patient information, vital signs and medication administration.
- Administered injectable medications.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of medications and equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
Flight Paramedic
Flight For Life Colorado
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on wellbeing of patients and safety of flight crew.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining best course of action based on triage and optimal outcome for patient.
- Assisted pilot with navigation and radio communication.
- Monitored and managed patient vitals, mechanical ventilator, multiple medication drips, cardiac monitor and capnography.
- Performed rapid sequence intubation, cricothyrotomy, emergency chest tube, artline insertion and pericardiocentisis.
- Ran and interpreted point of care testing of comprehensive metabolic panels and blood gases.
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
Flight Paramedic
Apollo MedFlight
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Strengthened relationships with local hospitals and emergency departments through regular communication and collaboration on shared goals related to patient care.
- Anticipated potential complications and provided proactive interventions, preventing further issues or injuries while en route to medical facilities.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Functioned at a higher level of care and within an advanced scope of practice
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Established and taught community outreach programs for CPR, Stop the Bleed, ACLS and PALS.
- Completed over 500 flights.
Emergency Room Technician - Paramedic
UC Health
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients about discharge instructions and provided guidance on medication administration, follow-up appointments, and self-care techniques at home.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced level 1 trauma environment by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Triaged walk-in injuries or illness by communicating with patients and family members, obtaining vitals and determining prioritization within department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2017
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO08.2010
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory care assessment
- IV and medication administration
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency response and assessment
- Triaging and Patient Assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- Stroke Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medical History Collection
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
Certification
- Florida State Paramedic License
- Colorado State Paramedic License
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- National Registry Paramedic
Timeline
Paramedic
Southwest Internal Medicine
08.2022 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Flight For Life Colorado
03.2022 - 07.2022
Flight Paramedic
Apollo MedFlight
10.2018 - 11.2021
Emergency Room Technician - Paramedic
UC Health
01.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Red Rocks Community College
- Florida State Paramedic License
- Colorado State Paramedic License
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- National Registry Paramedic
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