Kayla Duncan
Kingsport
Summary
Qualified Critical Care Paramedic brings top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work. Continuously reinforces abilities through simulations and seeks out additional training in emergency care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
Sullivan County EMS
06.2014 - Current
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Worked with other EMTs and paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Provided pre-hospital trauma life support to keep patients alive and stabilized for hospital care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines for emergency medical procedures.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in continuing education opportunities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and mentoring new paramedics as needed.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
Paramedic
Hawkins County EMS
11.2009 - 05.2014
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Education
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedic
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN2019
Certificate - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN2012
High School Diploma -
Chuckey Doak High School
Afton, TN05.2008
Skills
- Medical History Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Intubation
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Pre-hospital Care
- Patient Management
- Vital Assessments
- Ventilator Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
Certification
- NR-Paramedic
- PHTLS - Instructor
- ACLS
- PALS
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Community Care Paramedic
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Sullivan County EMS
06.2014 - Current
Paramedic
Hawkins County EMS
11.2009 - 05.2014
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedic
Roane State Community College
Certificate - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Chuckey Doak High School
- NR-Paramedic
- PHTLS - Instructor
- ACLS
- PALS
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Community Care Paramedic
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
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