TANJA KANEWSKE
Denver,CO
Summary
Adaptable EMT/Paramedic with great IV skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 15 years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
El Paso, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Assesses and treat acuta and chronic illnesses at the basic life support level.
- Provides public health intake and exit interviews on all inbound and outbound people.
- Responds to all emergencies within our facility and activate EMS, as necessary.
Team Lead, COVID-19 Tester
Mobile Health
Lakewood, CO
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Perform nasal swabs and rapid testing via nasal swab collection.
- Process positive and negative test responses according to established protocols and reporting requirements.
- Provide COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Direct and supervise team of five. Engage in training new team members.
PARAMEDIC-EMS
Fluor
Bagram, Afghanistan
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Responded to emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Restocked the ambulance with proper equipment to maintain optimum inventory.
PARAMEDIC-CLINIC
Fluor
Bagram, Afghanistan
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided Mid-level care to employees of company and occupational medical care at Military Camp in Afghanistan.
- Promoted health and safety of Fluor employees including prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of work place.
- Kept medical records and updated immunizations to keep employees fit for duty.
PARAMEDIC
University of Colorado Denver
Summit Station, Greenland
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Served as medical support to Summit Station (elv. 10,500 ft.) population and visitors, range from 30-50 people at any given time, emergent and non-emergent.
- In depth knowledge and experience with altitude illness and cold injuries.
- Coordinated weekly Emergency Response Team trainings and medical briefings to new arrivals.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle inspections in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
HEAD LIFEGUARD
YMCA
Charlotte, NC
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Monitored and served as primary responder in case of injury, accident or illness.
- Ensured equipment, supplies, and aquatic facilities are maintained and orderly.
- Trained monthly on emergency medical situations, equipment and procedures.
PARAMEDIC
DynCorp
Kabul, Afghanistan
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Examined patients, performed physical exams including assessing, diagnosing, planning, prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment under direction of Physician's Assistant.
- Performed procedures, such as injections, immunizations, EKG's.
- Mobile team paramedic, transported personnel to and from firing range operations.
- Prepared and presented training exercises and orientation programs to all new hire employees.
PARAMEDIC
Kellogg, Brown, and Root
Baghdad, Iraq
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Worked independently examining patients in clinical setting; performed physical exams, compiled medical history in order to confirm proper diagnoses, prescribe pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment.
- Primary emergency care provider at remote military base locations in Iraq that treated and coordinated safe evacuation for emergency patients.
- Performed medical procedures, including injections, immunizations, EKGs, drug screens and suturing.
- Documented and maintained patient electronic health records for 100% accuracy.
PARAMEDIC/EMT
Bay Medical Center
Panama City, FL
10.2004 - 03.2011
- Provided ALS care and transport in busy rural and metropolitan 911 environment.
- Assumed immediate control of accident and emergency scenes, while maintaining cooperative and professional working environment with fire departments, nurses, physicians, law enforcement, and patients.
- Oriented new EMT students and served as preceptor during ride-alongs, producing efficient and motivated EMTs.
- Began as EMT and progressed to independent 911 Paramedic.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
EMS ADJUNCT
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Used variety of teaching methods to encourage EMT/Paramedic students critical thinking, discussion and skill techniques during EMS course.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL06.2010
Skills
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- Detail oriented
- ACLS/BLS/PALS
- Team player
- IV/Phlebotomy
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Florida Paramedic License
- Colorado EMT License
- Colorado CNA License
- National Registered EMT
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- CPR for the health-care provider (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- IV Therapy Certification
Timeline
EMT
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Team Lead, COVID-19 Tester
Mobile Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
PARAMEDIC-EMS
Fluor
02.2019 - 06.2021
PARAMEDIC-CLINIC
Fluor
01.2017 - 03.2018
PARAMEDIC
University of Colorado Denver
06.2016 - 08.2016
PARAMEDIC
DynCorp
07.2015 - 12.2015
HEAD LIFEGUARD
YMCA
05.2013 - 05.2016
PARAMEDIC
Kellogg, Brown, and Root
04.2011 - 04.2012
EMS ADJUNCT
Gulf Coast State College
03.2009 - 03.2011
PARAMEDIC/EMT
Bay Medical Center
10.2004 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Gulf Coast State College
- Florida Paramedic License
- Colorado EMT License
- Colorado CNA License
- National Registered EMT
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- CPR for the health-care provider (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- IV Therapy Certification
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