Susan King
Pittsburgh
Summary
Paramedic Lieutenant (Supervisor) with extensive experience at Scott Township EMS, excelling in operational leadership, advanced life support prehospital medical care and critical decision-making. Proven ability to deliver compassionate patient care during emergencies while enhancing team efficiency through effective communication. Skilled in documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for optimal patient outcomes. Ensuring compliance with operational procedure, company policy, local, state, and national regulatory standards and patient care protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Lieutenant
Scott Township EMS
10.2018 - Current
- Shift supervisor responsible for the direct supervision of 6-8 employees working in teams of 2 in either basic or advanced life support ambulances.
- Responsible for providing incident command and support for minor and major scale emergency incidents, collaborating with Local, State, and Federal emergency response partners.
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Responsible for the scheduling, orientation, and field training of new employees.
- Assisted with data organization, and record keeping at an administrative level.
- Provided accountability and inspection of departmental narcotics and their respective issued units. Investigated any discrepancies and resolved problems relating to restocking.
- Responsible for the compliance and enforcement of operational procedure, departmental policies, and ensured compliance to all standards of employment.
Paramedic
Tri-Community South EMS
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
Emergency Room Technician
St. Clair Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Communication Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured detailed and accurate communication of incoming ambulance arrival pertaining to patient care.
- Managed the movement and transfer of patients to outpatient facilities, and other hospitals for various other levels of care.
- Responsible for keeping accurate record of patient movement.
- Facilitating the necessary interaction between providers for direct patient admission.
- Restocking the required equipment and medications necessary for pre-hospital care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical, Pre-Professional Studies
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Dance, Ballet
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park, NY06-2014
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- CPR
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Cardiovascular Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- CADS - Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist
Timeline
Paramedic
Tri-Community South EMS
09.2023 - Current
Communication Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
St. Clair Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2024
Paramedic/Lieutenant
Scott Township EMS
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical, Pre-Professional Studies
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts - Dance, Ballet
Point Park University
High School Diploma -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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