Sara Kirkland
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Attentive and compassionate professional with calm and organized approach to emergency response needs. Facilitates field triage and critical interventions to address severe injury and illness. Established care plan and carries out in-field care to stabilize patients for transport. Reliable professional in emergency medical services, recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response procedures, and critical care transport. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and coordination with healthcare professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Volusia County EMS
Holly Hill, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Replaced linens and blankets and restocked supplies in ambulance to prepare team for next service.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' condition or injury and treatment provided.
- Managed airway maintenance, oxygen delivery and suctioning procedures.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
EMS Instructor
RC Health Services
Jacksonville, FL
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
- Prepared and presented lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises to students in the classroom setting.
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Training Manager
Andy Frain Security
Chicago, IL
11.2007 - 10.2019
- Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees.
- Implemented systems for tracking employee certifications and qualifications across departments.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Managed training calendar for entire fiscal year, including setting course plans, training spaces and department rotations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2009
Skills
- Treatment delivery
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Respiratory assessment
- Accident response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Condition reporting
Certification
- EMT B
- Advanced EMT
- Florida EMS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- Florida D and G instructor
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Volusia County EMS
07.2024 - Current
EMS Instructor
RC Health Services
10.2019 - 12.2024
Training Manager
Andy Frain Security
11.2007 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
University of Central Florida