Christina Biondo
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic advanced paramedic with over six years of experience in delivering life-saving interventions and training future paramedics. Known for collaborative teamwork and exceptional critical decision-making skills, contributing to improved patient outcomes during emergencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Paramedic
HCA-Centerpoint
Independence, MO
02.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care and life support interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, equipment usage, and best practices for emergency response.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
AMR Independence
Independence, MO
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
Patient Care Coordinator
Visiting Physicians Association
Kansas City, MO
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless patient care transitions and follow-up services. including mobile lab draws and X-rays
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve patient inquiries, ensuring timely resolutions and service continuity.
- Liaison between 6 providers and over 500 patients.
- Coordinated care between visits including referrals to specialists, medication refills, and obtaining medical records.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2026
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Blue Springs, MO02-2017
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Pediatric life support
- Trauma life support
- Direct patient care
- Trauma assessment
- IV insertion
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention- Crisis Prevention Institute
- Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Hazmat
- START Triage
Timeline
Advanced Paramedic
HCA-Centerpoint
02.2022 - Current
Paramedic
AMR Independence
07.2017 - 02.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Visiting Physicians Association
12.2015 - 07.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District