Oraia Katkov
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Highly personable, driven and team-oriented individual recognized for leading in high-stress environments. Known for demonstrating excellent rapport with patients and emphasizing patient advocacy and best practices. Outstanding communication skills within multidisciplinary teams, sound leadership, and dedicated to patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Chief
Westmed Ambulance
San Leandro, CA
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols within the department
- Monitored operations of the EMS department to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Managed emergency medical services personnel, including skills evaluations, orientation training, field training, and evaluating employees
- Oversee operations of team members to ensure efficient and successful completion of tasks
- Served as an instructor for new hires providing instruction on safety protocols and operating procedures for medical vehicles and equipment
Field Training Officer
Westmed Ambulance
San Leandro, CA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised EMT trainees during shift and monitored all patient care, documentation procedures, and responsibilities assumed by the trainee
- Established training requirements
- Evaluated employee performance during exercises and drills to identify areas needing improvement or additional training
- Maintained documentation of trainee performance to decide final pass/fail status
- Developed operational documents such as Standard Operating Procedures prior to implementation by trainees in order to ensure accuracy
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees
- Enforced county and company policies, rules, and regulations to ensure trainees exercise correct practice
- Conducted evaluations in the field for new EMTs to assess quality of patient care and skills
Emergency Medical Technician
Westmed Ambulance
San Leandro, CA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries
- Provided on-scene treatments to stabilize patients prior to transport
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process
- Operated medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery devices, and suction devices
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat any significant injuries
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality of care for all patients
- Educated family members on how best to care for their loved ones after discharge from hospital
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
Executive Board Member, Social Chair
Pre-American Medical Student Association
San Francisco, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized events for members, including study sessions, social events, MCAT practice, and mock-interviews
- Acted as ambassador for organization and routinely arranged meetings with guest speakers
- Fostered a supportive group environment, and held informative meetings catered to our pre-health members
- Provided individual support and guidance to members in need of encouragement and academic advice
- Organized and kept social media pages up to date with relevant infographics about upcoming opportunities
- Provide a welcoming social environment for members to encourage team-building and foster support
Lab Assistant Intern
UCSF, Delling Laboratory
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared, processed, and analyzed lab samples
- Supported work of researchers by cutting, staining and mounting tissues samples for analysis
- Cultured mammalian cell samples and prepared slides for immunofluorescence imaging
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy
San Diego, CA06.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Crew Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Performance Evaluations
- Documentation and Reporting
- Training and Mentoring
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Working Collaboratively
Certification
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician, September 2022-current
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, July 2022-current
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, July 2022-current
Timeline
Crew Chief
Westmed Ambulance
11.2023 - 06.2024
Field Training Officer
Westmed Ambulance
03.2023 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Westmed Ambulance
09.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Board Member, Social Chair
Pre-American Medical Student Association
08.2021 - 05.2022
Lab Assistant Intern
UCSF, Delling Laboratory
09.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy
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