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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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RAINA E PALMATIER

Summary

Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 18 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile IV Paramedic/Contractor

RockyMountainIVMedics
03.2022 - Current

Provide mobile IV hydration to clients/patients home or business for altitude illness,migraines,stomach flu,general wellness and more. Providing accurate assessments and treatments per our protocols. Mentor new hire employees by having them ride with me and teaching them how to run our IV calls within protocols and with kindness and professionalism.


Paramedic/Intermittent

Denver Health Paramedic Division
07.2021 - Current

Prehospital care for the sick and injure

  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • BLS CPR/AED Instructor AHA

Paramedic

South Park Ambulance District
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reaction.
  • Used ESO to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education

Paramedic

Denver Health And Hospital-Paramedic Division
05.2009 - 09.2020

Provide pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured for the City and County of Denver, Denver International Airport and the cities of Sheridan, Englewood and Glendale Colorado.

High pressure decision making in critical situations.

Patient and patient family support during critical events.

Direct patient care-medication administration, vital sign administration.

Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain safe operation daily.

Preceptor to paramedic/emt-basic students and to community ems events.

Paramedic to high profile and community events including concerts, sports and school events.

  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation

Paramedic

Southwest Ambulance
11.2006 - 10.2009
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care

EMT-Basic/Paramedic

Lifeline Ambulance
09.2003 - 10.2006
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.

CSR/Flight Attendant

America West Airlines
11.1991 - 06.2003

Worked as customer service representative as crossed trained CSR agent. Trained and worked as ticket agent, gate agent, ramp agent, baggage service agent at Boston Logan Airport prior to being promoted to flight attendant based at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff
  • Inspected interior of aircraft prior to, during and after flights to make sure emergency equipment was in place
  • Operated in compliance with all airline and federal aviation regulations to ensure complete compliance with safety and security procedures
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service

Education

EMT-BASIC

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Fire Academy Fire 1

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

Paramedic Certification - EMT-PARAMEDIC- Advanced Life Support

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
04.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Tourism And Travel Management

Newbury College
Brookline, MA
05.1991

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Company policy adherence
  • Safety and compliance
  • Company culture and values
  • Adaptable
  • Empathetic
  • Team player
  • Kind
  • Hardworking
  • Emergency response
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Good listening skills
  • High-pressure decision management
  • Delegating

Accomplishments

  • Earned Paramedic Community Service Award of the year 2019 for the City and County of Denver, Colorado.

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR/AED Instructor AHA
  • PALS
  • Active Shooter Training for EMS
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • 48 Hour Hazmat Training
  • Certified Paramedic in Colorado

Hobbies

Pottery, reading, hiking and spoiling my 3 rescue dogs

Timeline

Mobile IV Paramedic/Contractor

RockyMountainIVMedics
03.2022 - Current

Paramedic/Intermittent

Denver Health Paramedic Division
07.2021 - Current

Paramedic

South Park Ambulance District
10.2020 - 07.2021

Paramedic

Denver Health And Hospital-Paramedic Division
05.2009 - 09.2020

Paramedic

Southwest Ambulance
11.2006 - 10.2009

EMT-Basic/Paramedic

Lifeline Ambulance
09.2003 - 10.2006

CSR/Flight Attendant

America West Airlines
11.1991 - 06.2003

EMT-BASIC

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College

Fire Academy Fire 1

Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College

Paramedic Certification - EMT-PARAMEDIC- Advanced Life Support

Central Arizona College

Associate of Applied Science - Tourism And Travel Management

Newbury College
RAINA E PALMATIER