Overview
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Monica Schulthess

Burlington,KY

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic Supervisor

AMR
04.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

Paramedic

MedExpress
01.2020 - 04.2025
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Emergency Room Paramedic

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
01.2018 - 04.2025
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
12.2003 - 01.2018
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.

Education

Paramedicine

South Louisiana Community College
09-2003

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Continuing education
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Emergency medical services
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Airway management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Prehospital trauma life support
  • Mass casualty incident response
  • Intubation
  • IV insertion
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Paramedic Supervisor

AMR
04.2025 - Current

Paramedic

MedExpress
01.2020 - 04.2025

Emergency Room Paramedic

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
01.2018 - 04.2025

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
12.2003 - 01.2018

Paramedicine

South Louisiana Community College
Monica Schulthess