Katrina Ridpath
Edinburgh
Summary
Dependable Paramedic effective in managing operations and emergency situations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work in the field and ER.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Bargersville Community Fire Department
01.2018 - Current
- ALS provider on 911 ambulance. Responsible for careful delivery of patient care, a patient advocate, and ensuring equipment is run ready.
- Responsible for EMS shift training.
- Responsible for completing a detailed electronic health record on all patient contacts.
- Educate and train new hires for department operations in EMS.
- Monthly Skills training/Education for each shift member.
- Contact: Chief Michael Herron - 317-422-5187
Adjunct Faculty/Paramedic Preceptor
Franciscan Health Alliance
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Ensure students have a quality education in the pre-hospital setting.
- Mentor students.
- Educate and train with skills and scenarios to simulate field experience.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic/Educator
Johnson County Health Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for creating and implementing a plan to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to all home bound patients within Johnson County.
- Responsible for educating all homebound patients regarding Covid-19.
- Johnson County Community Paramedicine
- Contact: Betsy Swearingen - 317-346-4365
Paramedic
Community Hospital East
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- ITLS
- CPR/BLS instructor
- Primary Instructor
- Teams
- Public Speaking
- Pre-hospital care
- Start triage
- Safety protocols
Certification
- ACLS (2015-11 - Present)
- PALS (2015-11 - Present)
- ITLS (2015-11 - Present)
- CPR (2015-11 - Present)
- Primary Instructor (2022-02 - Present)
Timeline
Paramedic/Educator
Johnson County Health Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
Adjunct Faculty/Paramedic Preceptor
Franciscan Health Alliance
10.2019 - 01.2023
Paramedic
Bargersville Community Fire Department
01.2018 - Current
Paramedic
Community Hospital East
02.2016 - 01.2018
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