Kara Delaney
Denver
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with eight years of quality performance in patient care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
HCA Mountain Ridge Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Dispense medications and observed for adverse reactions
Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Quickly and efficiently assess patient condition and treats appropriately as lead clinician.
- Whole blood administration, T1 Hamilton ventilator, antibiotics usage.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Emergency Care Technician
St. Anthony’s Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Ultrasound IV technician for entire hospital.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered medication
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Safely transferring patients to healthcare and residential facilities. Providing emergency medical assistance. Reporting to doctors and nurses about patient conditions.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FLParamedic - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Patient assessments
- Medical equipment operation
- Triaging
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Stop the Bleed
- Wilderness Survival
- Ultrasound IV
- CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Paramedic
HCA Mountain Ridge Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Charge Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
01.2024 - 06.2025
Emergency Care Technician
St. Anthony’s Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2024
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
02.2021 - 02.2023
Paramedic - undefined
Hillsborough Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida