Kamau Stringfield
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as an Emergency Department Technician and Trauma Technician. Skilled in patient assessments, swift decision-making, and effective communication, optimizing care delivery in critical situations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Care Technician
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in providing patient care and maintaining a safe environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Performed blood draws and other diagnostic tests accurately, facilitating swift analysis and treatment decisions.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
Emergency Department Trauma Technician
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and triage in high-pressure trauma situations.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure rapid response during emergencies.
- Maintained and sterilized equipment to uphold safety standards in trauma care.
- Documented patient information accurately, enhancing continuity of care for trauma patients.
- Improved patient care by efficiently providing emergency medical support and treatment to trauma patients.
- Optimized inventory management within the trauma unit, ensuring adequate supplies were available for prompt response to urgent cases.
Emergency Department Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital Methodist Division
Philadelphia, PA
08.1998 - 07.2022
- Administered patient care procedures, including vital signs monitoring and basic life support.
- Assisted medical staff during emergency situations, ensuring timely and efficient interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the emergency department to optimize workflow.
- Operated medical equipment and technology, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
- Mentored new technicians on departmental protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Administered IVs, wound dressings, assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
PhiladelphiaEmergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Health Tech Academy
PhiladelphiaCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Medical Center
PhiladelphiaSkills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- ACLS Provider
- PA Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Specimen collection
- EKG administration
Timeline
Intermediate Care Technician
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Trauma Technician
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Thomas Jefferson Hospital Methodist Division
08.1998 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Health Tech Academy
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Medical Center