Kristin Stiegel-Carr
Holden
Summary
Experienced paramedic skilled in advanced life support, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Successfully managed patient care during emergencies, ensuring high-quality outcomes through timely interventions and thorough documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge
07.2018 - Current
- Provided medical care for patients experiencing medical emergencies.
- Operated medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems, for effective treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals during patient transfers to hospitals, ensuring seamless communication.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of emergency response vehicles and equipment for optimal performance.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records systems accurately and efficiently.
- Assessed and treated patients for emergencies such as cardiac arrest, trauma, and respiratory distress.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in advanced life support techniques.
- Administered CPR and life-saving interventions on patients in cardiac arrest to improve survival rates.
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
Hammond
01.2010 - 05.2018
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Operated medical equipment including defibrillators and oxygen delivery systems.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate emergency responses.
- Maintained cleanliness and readiness of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions to learn advanced life support techniques.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and constructive feedback sessions.
- Encouraged active participation from preceptees in patient care activities while adhering to safety protocols.
- Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for performing a variety of medical procedures.
- Conducted observations of preceptee performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Coached students on strategies for successful time management within a clinical setting.
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA08-2013
Associates in Recording Arts - Audio/Visual Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL10-1994
High School Diploma -
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, FL06-1992
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Medical equipment operation
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
- MOAB
- Critical Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- NAEMS Instructor
Timeline
Paramedic
Baton Rouge General Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
01.2010 - 05.2018
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
South Louisiana Community College
Associates in Recording Arts - Audio/Visual Technology
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Dr. Phillips High School