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Tamira Kennedy

156 Shadow Pointe Rd. Thibodaux,LA

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented healthcare professional with more than 6 years of experience in advanced prehospital patient care seeking an entry level RN applicant position. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new healthcare workers while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NEMSA Instructor

Acadian Ambulance Service
Houma, LA
03.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement lesson plans to instruct students on the basic and advanced principles of prehospital care.
  • Observe and evaluate student performance and development in accordance with current Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician standards.
  • Work closely with colleagues to manage the Australian Paramedic bridge program.

Critical Care Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service
Houma, LA
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Rescued, stabilized, and transported patients with both acute and chronic concerns.
  • Utilized ALS and BLS training to evaluate and assist patients.
  • Provided pre-hospital level care to assess conditions, deliver preliminary treatments, and ultimately save lives.

Direct Care Worker

Options for Independence
Houma, LA
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Observed self-administration of medications to ensure adherence to medication regimen.
  • Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities.
  • Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks.

Inventory Control Specialist

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Thibodaux, LA
03.2015 - 12.2016
  • Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands.
  • Reviewed the incoming orders and assigned work to the merchandising associates to maintain a demanding schedule.
  • Inventoried merchandise twice a month and investigated discrepancies to keep an accurate count of each product type.

Guest Service Team Member

Target
Houma, LA
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Engaged with customers to understand/resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Used proven techniques to increase sales and promote high-value products.
  • Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
08-2024

Critical Care Paramedic -

National EMS Academy
Houma, LA
05-2022

BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor -

American Heart Association
Houma, LA
01-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
12-2019

EMT-Basic -

National EMS Academy
Houma, LA
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux, LA
05-2013

Skills

  • Member of Student Government Association

Certification

  • CPR Service Learning Project- April, 2024
  • Hurricane Ida Christmas Giveaway- December 2021

References

Glenn Naquin, Jr., MA, NRP, FP-C
Education Coordinator, National EMS Academy

2447 Bayou Blue Rd

Houma, LA 70364

9857917496

gnaquin@acadian.com

Langston Hayes BA, NRP

Regional Coordinator

808 Cottagemill Lane

Houma, LA 70363

2064274028

langston.hayes@acadian.com

Nia Walker-Every, PA-C

38178 Silver Creek Ct

Prarieville, LA 70769

9854134935

niawalker19@gmail.com

Timeline

NEMSA Instructor

Acadian Ambulance Service
03.2023 - Current

Critical Care Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service
05.2018 - 03.2023

Direct Care Worker

Options for Independence
12.2016 - 05.2018

Inventory Control Specialist

Academy Sports + Outdoors
03.2015 - 12.2016

Guest Service Team Member

Target
03.2012 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Critical Care Paramedic -

National EMS Academy

BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor -

American Heart Association

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College

EMT-Basic -

National EMS Academy

High School Diploma -

Thibodaux High School

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