Rachel Kurtz
Fayetteville
Summary
Experienced with emergency medical response, patient stabilization, and critical care. Utilizes advanced life-saving techniques to support patient recovery. Strong understanding of urgent care protocols and effective communication in high-stress environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARAMEDIC
Hoke County
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and others.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Paramedic
Iconic Infusions
05.2025 - Current
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions to ensure appropriate interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
LEAD IV INFUSION SPECIALIST
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Trained new staff members on proper procedures for administering intravenous medications and setting up infusion pumps.
- Assessed patients' response to infusion therapies and reported any adverse reactions or changes.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after an infusion process is completed.
EMT-BASIC
Hoke County
07.2022 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assisted with patient assessments, such as measuring vital signs and assessing conditions.
- Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
- Administered medications per physician instructions or protocol guidelines.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
KEY HOLDER SUPERVISOR
Bath & Body Works
10.2017 - Current
- Recruited, interviewed and trained new key holders.
- Monitored store performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Tracked sales data to ensure accurate inventory levels.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment within the store.
- Developed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Michigan University
MI08.2021
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Safety Protocols
- Reporting and documentation
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIMS 100, 200, 700
- NCEMT-P
Timeline
Paramedic
Iconic Infusions
05.2025 - Current
LEAD IV INFUSION SPECIALIST
Prime IV Hydration and Wellness
10.2024 - 02.2025
PARAMEDIC
Hoke County
11.2023 - Current
EMT-BASIC
Hoke County
07.2022 - Current
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Walgreens
10.2020 - Current
KEY HOLDER SUPERVISOR
Bath & Body Works
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern Michigan University