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Shelby West

Wichita,KS

Summary

My name is Shelby West. For the past several years I have enjoyed working in positions that help people. I have worked on an ambulance responding to emergency calls, I have worked in a jail, a naturopathic health clinic, and now with ICT street team in the streets of Wichita and the offices of churches and shelters. I am passionate about using my paramedic skills and the knowledge I have gained through all of these experiences to help people from all walks of life, and hope that if I have had any interaction with a patient that I have made their life better in some way. I believe it is important to be a good and positive influence in peoples' lives, whether that is treating a patient for a medical complaint or giving a blanket to someone in need. I hope to continue on this path and to help as many people as possible.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Care Coordinator

ICT Street Team
08.2023 - Current
  • Organize outdoor streets clinics for unhoused and uninsured patients
  • Utilize many computer/Microsoft office skills to coordinate volunteers, access and update EHR system, track patient records, answer emails and questions, send and receive faxes of hospital records/lab results
  • Utilize the skills I have learned in the paramedic scope of practice
  • Participate in public relations events
  • Collaborate with other agencies to ensure the patient gets the best possible care
  • Maintain positive relationships with patients, coworkers, and volunteers

Paramedic

VIS Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administer IM injections to patients using aseptic technique
  • Establish IVs and administer infusions to patients
  • Mix IV solutions accurately according to protocols
  • Chart patient interactions and medications using EHR systems
  • Answer patient phone calls, refill prescription medications
  • Check in patients, obtain full medical history and vital signs
  • Maintain positive relationships with patients and coworkers
  • Ensure workspace cleanliness

Booking Paramedic

VitalCore Health Strategies- Sedgwick County Jail
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Obtain vital signs and perform medical assessments on each patient who is booked into the jail
  • Respond to medical emergencies within the jail using ALS skills
  • Utilize skills in the paramedic scope of practice including administering oral, IM, and IV medications, wound care, and EKG interpretation
  • Ensure situational awareness and scene safety are priorities
  • Maintain cleanliness of booking medical office

Paramedic

Butler County EMS
06.2019 - 02.2023
  • Respond to 911 emergency calls and hospital transfers
  • Utilizing all skills within the paramedic scope of practice and within protocols quickly and efficiently
  • Maintain training certifications to ensure my knowledge base is strong and growing
  • Operate the ambulance safely and maintain cleanliness of the vehicle, ensuring the vehicle is operational
  • Utilizing the radio system for communications
  • Collaborating with fire, law enforcement, hospital, and other EMS agencies to ensure the patient receives the best care possible
  • Utilizing ImageTrend systems to write patient tickets
  • Providing excellent patient care to patient and families in times of stress/emergencies

Education

Associate - Emergency Medicine

Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School
Arkansas City, KS
12.2019

EMT Certificate - Emergency Medicine

Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School
Wichita, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Paramedic scope of practice
  • Computers/EHR systems/Microsoft Office
  • Building professional/positive relationships
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Multi-tasking

Timeline

Clinical Care Coordinator

ICT Street Team
08.2023 - Current

Paramedic

VIS Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023

Booking Paramedic

VitalCore Health Strategies- Sedgwick County Jail
03.2023 - 06.2023

Paramedic

Butler County EMS
06.2019 - 02.2023

Associate - Emergency Medicine

Cowley County Community College And Area Vocational-Technical School

EMT Certificate - Emergency Medicine

Butler County Community College

High School Diploma -

Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School
Shelby West