- Spending time with my children and husband- quality family time
- Physical fitness with CROSSFIT and HIIT
- Baking with sourdough to promote a more gut healthy diet
- Hiking, biking, and being outdoors with my family
- Reading books and journaling
- Pilates and yoga with plans to be an instructor in the future
- Playing sports and volunteering as a coach for high school volleyball/soccer/wrestling teams or my sons' soccer teams
Summer Kaulfuss
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic Medical Technician with the United States Air Force, skilled in emergency medical response and patient assessment. Proven ability to train and mentor junior staff, enhancing team performance. Certified in CPR/AED/BLS Instructing as well as ACLS/PALS. Proficient in ensuring high-quality patient care in critical situations. Worked in many fields while active duty- Labor and Delivery, Family Medicine, Emergency Room, Flight Medicine, Women's Health, and Allergy/Immunizations Clinics. Committed to excellence in medical practices and patient safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures under supervision.
- Provided immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on best practices for patient care and emergency response procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient evaluations to determine appropriate medical interventions based on symptoms presented.
- Conducted comprehensive medical assessments for aerospace personnel, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Administered emergency medical care and first aid during flight operations, enhancing safety protocols.
- Trained junior technicians on medical equipment usage and emergency response procedures, fostering skill development.
- Scheduled appointments and surgeries for patients.
- Facilitated hands-on simulations to enhance practical skills and decision-making in emergency scenarios.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University
La Jolla, CA04-2027
Skills
- Immunization administration
- Managing schedules
- Medical charting
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Emergency medical response
- Trauma management techniques
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Time management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency vehicle driving
- BLS Instructor
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Obstetric procedures
- Medication administration
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient transport
- EKG interpretation
- Wound care
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members at multiple bases for multiple weeks at a time.
- Received an Air Force Accommodation Medal for Life Saving Skills used off duty in 2021.
- Assisted in instructing over 300 active duty medics receiving EMT/BLS courses to keep updated and in good standing with skills from 2022-2025.
- Lead Women's Health clinic for over 10 weeks as enlisted team lead.
- Completed upgrade training 2 months early- saving the med group additional money in funding support for manning assists needed.
- Bridged gap to cover Immunizations and passed tests in advance to accommodate for flu season for two years at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Received Artic Airman Award at JBER Alaska due to covering as NCOIC- as a junior enlisted member- for standing up the Respiratory/Covid Clinic in 2020 during the pandemic.
Certification
- BLS Instructor
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NREMT Certified as EMT-B
- TCCC Instructor
- Labor and Delivery Technician
- Immunizations Technician
- Women's Health Technician
- Flight Medicine Technician
- Pediatric Technician
- Family Medicine Technician
- LPN Registered
Interests
Timeline
Medical Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Human Biology
National University