Natasha Popovich
Export,PA
Summary
Committed, self-motivated, and well-organized paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Reliable and efficient with 5 years of quality performance in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue
10.2018 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls to provide exceptional care and identify necessary medical interventions for patients with a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to: cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ride-alongs.
Paramedic - Kennywood/Sandcastle
UPMC
06.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency incidents within amusement parks to provide immediate medical care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Ability to recognize limitations and coordinate additional resources to facilitate patient transportation to hospitals.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PAUniversity of Pittsburgh - Greenburg Campus
Greensburg, PASkills
- Pennsylvania DOH – Paramedic (EMT-P)
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic (NRP)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- AHA BLS CPR/AED Provider
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC)
- Rigging for Rope Rescue (ROBR)
Custom
- Prehospital Services Trauma Award Recipient ~ Allegheny Health Network
- Panthers Forward Class of 2021 Recipient ~ University of Pittsburgh
- Student Honoree at 2019 Honors Convocation ~ University of Pittsburgh
- For completion of the Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC)
Custom
University of Pittsburgh:
- Pre-Physician Assistant Association
- President (2020-2021) and Business Manager (2019-2020)
- 50+ hours of volunteer community service
- Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority
- 100+ hours of volunteer community service
- Emergency Medicine Students Association
- Apparel Chairman (2020-2021)
- Student Emergency Medical Services
- Women's Chorale Ensemble
Timeline
Paramedic - Kennywood/Sandcastle
UPMC
06.2019 - Current
Paramedic
North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue
10.2018 - Current
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Community College of Allegheny County
University of Pittsburgh - Greenburg Campus
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