Katherine Kerrigan
New Bedford
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 5 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Eastham Fire Department
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed all pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care for initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
- Led skills designed to performing advanced cardiac life support procedures in accordance with AHA 2020 guidelines for CPR and ECC while maintaining highest level for prehospital provider
- Commanded patient exams and screening of head-to-toe assessments obtaining information of heart, eye, ear, nose, throat, gait, skin, and mobility
- Administered mental health screenings while conducting interviews, observing behavior, necessary crisis interventions, aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients by providing one to one observation, and prevention of disruptive behavior techniques
- Aided administration of medications intramuscular, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, rectal suppositories, local anesthetics, nebulizer medications, subcutaneous, and intradermal in accordance with national and local protocols
- Led skills necessary to care for critically ill children and infants based on AHA 2020 guidelines for CPR and ECC while maintaining highest level for prehospital provider
- Documented information for persons involved, examines victims, and determined nature, extent, or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance
- Obtained patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that would impact the patients care upon arrival by stabilizing, bleeding control, airway management, immobilizing, lifting, and moving victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
- Operated a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility
- Inspected specialty equipped emergency vehicle, cleaned equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenished medical supplies, fuel, and fluids
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
EMT-Basic
Brewster Ambulance Service
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Lead responder to medical and traumatic emergencies in Plymouth Massachusetts 911 system while providing standby coverage for community events, such as varsity games, fundraisers, and college ceremonies
- Lead observation-based screenings and collection of patient information in collaboration with fire fighters, supervisors, paramedics, and medical flight physicians
- Obtained patient health history, chief complaints, medication history, and identification of health-related conditions that would impact the patients care upon arrival at every 911 call while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Maintained, documented, and reported all patient care reports upon arrival to facilities for patient intake forms, normal result findings, and extended follow-up instructions
- Maintained sterile/surgical supplies, treatment and interventions for patients requiring care for incisions, drainage, ambulation, and foley catheter insertion
- Assisted licensed paramedics, nurses and physicians with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-on-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques while in the ambulance
- Maintained and lead safe and therapeutic environment for the patients while promoting sense of worth and dignity while in their private residence, property, hospital, and extended care facilities
- Assisted licensed paramedics and nurses with preparing patients for medical evaluations and setting up equipment, passing instruments and providing treatment during an emergency call
- Preformed application of AED pads for transcutaneous pacing, intubation setup, intravenous sterile setups, medication administration, NRB medication setup and administration
- Performed behavioral/mental health screens, conducted interviews, assessments, and observations of behavioral patients while maintaining scene safety for patient and clear roles identified to crew members.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure while maintaining composure to provide the best care possible for patients experiencing traumatic events.
Diagnostic Technician
Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Room
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Maintained Basic Life Support Certification, completion of Phlebotomy Certification Course, Electrocardiogram Certification Course
- Displays constant attention to detail, ability to be friendly, ethical, and wiliness to work long hour shifts
- Lead, maintained, assessed, and collected wide range of specimens and preparing them for transfer to processing while monitoring patient status
- Directed and maintained specialized medical equipment such as the Cardiac monitor telemetry and other monitoring devices recognized pertinent arrhythmias, on pediatric, young adults, geriatric, and psychiatric patients while continual communication with the nursing and physicians while maintaining appropriate documentation and therapeutic outcomes
- Obtained vital signs and point of care on every patient such as blood pressure, 12 lead EKG, STAT, glucometer, blood gas intravenous, wound secretions, and mucous specimens.
- Continuously updated knowledge on current testing methodologies by attending relevant training sessions and workshops.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely diagnosis through excellent communication and collaboration with medical staff.
Boatswain Mate Third Class
United States Coast Guard
11.2006 - 06.2014
- Search and Rescue Operations, Boat & Work Crews, Law Enforcement Missions, Upkeep and Maintenance of Coast Guard station and vessels
- Extensive Leadership and Team Coordination Training
- Completed training of basic CPR, first aid training, Certified EMT-B, Civil Rights Training, and Ethics Training while conducting first responder operations during all operations and missions of the United Stated Coast Guard
- Extensive Firefighting training and execution of Extinguishing all Classes of Fires, Nozzleman on Fire team #1 as an advanced firefighter while conducting 10 shipboard fires in years of service
- Safe navigation of small boats on missions and operations
- Trained and instructed over 70 subordinates and supported units on radio communication, navigation, EMS, and vessel operations
- Played an integral role in saving the lives of over 300 individuals during years of service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-2026
CMTI Paramedic - EMT-P
Quincy College
Plymouth, MA01.2023
EMT-B -
National Medical Education And Training Center
Bridgewater, MA01.2020
Phlebotomy -
Quincy College
Plymouth, MA05.2017
Nursing Program - Nursing
Massachusetts College of Pharm & Health Science
Boston, MA12.2016
Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Advanced Life Support
Critical decision-making skills
Direct Patient Care
IV Insertion
Airway Management
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Behavioral Emergency Intervention
Allergic reaction management
Diabetic Emergencies
Certification
- Quincy College CMTI Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support- 9th Edition Provider (PHTLS) Certification, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- United States Coast Guard 25’ Defender Class Coxswain Certification
- Qualification of Junior Officer of the Deck
- United States Coast Guard Damage Control and Firefighter Qualification
- United States Coast Guard Surface Swimmer Tender Certification
- United States Coast Guard Ice Rescue Train the Trainer Certification
- United States Coast Guard Advanced Fire Fighting Certification
Awards
- Ombudsman Appreciation
- Coast Guard Commandant Letter of Commendation
- Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Coast Guard Special Operations Service
- Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal
Volunteer Experience
- Emerald Hollow therapeutic Riding Center, Brewster, MA, Horse Leader, 24-30 hours per month, 09/01/23, present
- USCGC Sanibel Ombudsman, Woods Hole, MA, Ombudsman, 24-30 per month, 06/01/14, 12/31/17
Timeline
Paramedic
Eastham Fire Department
08.2022 - 06.2023
EMT-Basic
Brewster Ambulance Service
02.2020 - 01.2023
Diagnostic Technician
Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Room
06.2017 - 02.2020
Boatswain Mate Third Class
United States Coast Guard
11.2006 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
CMTI Paramedic - EMT-P
Quincy College
EMT-B -
National Medical Education And Training Center
Phlebotomy -
Quincy College
Nursing Program - Nursing
Massachusetts College of Pharm & Health Science
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