Kirsten Fisk
Kansas City
Summary
Experienced with emergency medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization. Utilizes quick decision-making and efficient treatment strategies to ensure patient safety. Thrives in high-pressure emergency settings. Developed skills in critical thinking and problem-solving through dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Personable and dedicated with passion for providing high-quality care. Committed to making positive impact on patient outcomes and community health.
Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
NKC Health
01.2023 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and first aid, to patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient care, and effective communication during emergencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' medical needs to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and treatment protocols for continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
EMT-Basic
CAD
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Administered emergency medical care, including CPR and first aid, to patients in critical conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty North High School
Liberty, MOParamedic Program -
BCEMS
Saint Joseph, MOSkills
- Patient assessment
- CPR and first aid
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical patient assessment
- Medical documentation
- Equipment checks
- Wound management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Emotional support delivery
- Training and mentoring EMTs
- Critical thinking skills
- Basic life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Bleeding control
- Safe driving
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- TECC
- EPC
- PTEP
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- GEMS
- ALL HAZARDS
- EMS SAFTEY
Timeline
EMT-Basic
NKC Health
01.2023 - Current
EMT-Basic
CAD
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Liberty North High School
Paramedic Program -
BCEMS