Rebekah Kowalski
Parrish,FL
Summary
Compassionate and reliable EMT-B with over six years of hands-on experience in a high-volume 911 system, as well as BLS and ALS interfacility transports. Including experience working alongside paramedics on ALS ambulances. Proven leader and experienced field training lieutenant responsible for onboarding and mentoring new EMTs, overseeing daily shift operations, and upholding a high standard of patient care and documentation. Experienced in responding to a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies under pressure, with strong communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Familiar with the incident command structure. CPR, EVOC, and CEVO certified, with a strong track record of professionalism and dedication to community-focused emergency medical services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Sunstar Paramedics
Largo, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency and non-emergency 911 calls, providing critical prehospital care.
- Delivered basic life support interventions, including airway management, bleeding control, splinting, oxygen administration, and CPR.
- Precepts EMT-B new hires and students to ensure competency and preparedness.
- Supported paramedics with ALS procedures, including IV setup, cardiac monitoring preparation, advanced airway management preparation, and medication administration within EMT-B scope of practice during high-acuity emergencies.
- Operated emergency vehicles under lights and siren conditions, adhering to local protocols.
- Conducted daily ambulance checks to verify equipment functionality and supply readiness.
- Transported patients safely to medical facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician- Training Lieutenant
Americare Ambulance Service
Seffner, FL
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Responded promptly to 911 emergency calls and non-emergency interfacility transports, providing high-quality basic life support.
- Documented all patient care, interventions, and observations clearly and accurately in electronic and paper patient care reports.
- Maintained ambulance readiness through regular checks of equipment, medical supplies, and vehicle functionality.
- Served as a senior training lieutenant who promoted a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the EMS team.
- Assisted with continuing education, skills development, and field evaluation for probationary staff.
- Assisted trainees in developing clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
- Assisted paramedics in advanced life support interventions on an ALS interfacility unit.
Education
Emergency Medicine
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2018
Skills
- Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
- Basic Life Support and CPR (AHA certified)
- Oxygen administration
- Airway management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Splinting and immobilization (spinal board, traction splint, etc)
- Emergency childbirth
- Bleeding and wound care
- Accurate HIPAA-compliant patient care reporting
- FEMA ICS/NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800)
- EVOC/CEVO
- Trained on ALS equipment (cardiac monitor, defibrillators, IV kits, advanced airways, etc)
- Field training lieutenant
- Transport of high-acuity patients
- Field preceptor
- Effective radio communication
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Sunstar Paramedics
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician- Training Lieutenant
Americare Ambulance Service
04.2019 - 08.2023
Emergency Medicine
Hillsborough Community College
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