Michael Kaepernik
Parrish,FL
Summary
Experienced paramedic with a strong focus and passion for delivering excellent medical care while building meaningful patient relationships. Highly motivated and compassionate worker with a proven track record of providing exceptional care in challenging situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
Bradenton, FL
02.2009 - Current
- Assessed and provided treatment for patients experiencing various medical emergencies including cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress, and intoxication.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2010
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2009
Skills
- Emergency Response
- IV Insertion
- Intubation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Critical decision-making skills
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Paramedic- Expires 12/2024
- ACLS- Expires 10/2025
- PALS - Expires 10/2025
- BLS- Expires 9/2024
Accomplishments
- Phoenix Award 5+
- Genesis Award 4
- Fire Chief Commendation Award
- Unit Citation Award 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
02.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
St. Petersburg College
- Paramedic- Expires 12/2024
- ACLS- Expires 10/2025
- PALS - Expires 10/2025
- BLS- Expires 9/2024
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