Monica Kestler
Dillon,SC
Summary
Dynamic EMT-Basic with extensive experience excelling in emergency patient triage and basic life support. Proven ability to assess vital signs and deliver high-quality pre-hospital care while maintaining effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Skilled in CPR and patient evaluations, ensuring optimal outcomes in critical situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-Basic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessment and triage during emergency situations.
- Administered basic life support techniques to stabilize patients before transport.
- Operated medical equipment, including AEDs and oxygen delivery systems, efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while providing high-quality pre-hospital care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
EMT-Basic
Dillon County EMS
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in patient assessment and triage during emergency situations.
- Administered basic life support techniques to stabilize patients before transport.
- Operated medical equipment, including AEDs and oxygen delivery systems, efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while providing high-quality pre-hospital care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
EMT-Basic
Bladen County EMS
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted in patient assessment and triage during emergency situations.
- Administered basic life support techniques to stabilize patients before transport.
- Operated medical equipment, including AEDs and oxygen delivery systems, efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while providing high-quality pre-hospital care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Stedman, NCEMS
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC05.2018
Skills
- Basic life support
- Patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency patient triage
- Bleeding control
- Safe driving
- Direct patient care
- Supply restocking
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
08.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
Dillon County EMS
11.2022 - 06.2024
EMT-Basic
Bladen County EMS
11.2018 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
EMS
Bladen Community College
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