Jason Kruggel

Experience

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  Raging Waters

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2012

  First Aid & Lifeguard

  - Assessed patients' conditions and responsiveness to interventions, which included the nature and extent of emergency situations, and need for additional assistance.- Mitigated incidents by helping to control crowds, protecting valuables and performing other duties.- Assisted other emergency medical personnel with administering Advanced Life Support.- Completed patient care reports and other documentation, which include reports of observations, information, occurrences, and witness interviews. Show less

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  RSI/Medic 1 Ambulance

  May 2012 - Oct 2013

  EMT-Basic

  - Operated medical equipment (such as gurneys, airway equipment/airway bags, IVs, splints, bandages, medications, etc.) while rendering proper emergency medical treatment to patients. Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in a quick, accurate, and expedient manner. Discerns any deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.- Maintained complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment, statistical and billing information, treatment and services rendered.- Communicated verbally with patients, family members, significant others, and bystanders in various environments. Communicated with dispatcher and other EMS providers via phone or radio.- Operated a company vehicle in accordance with state requirements during emergent and non-emergent calls. - Conducted specialty transport for patients that required a higher or specialized level of care (i.e., burn, Neo-Natal, and Critical Care transports) transport for patients that required a higher or specialized level of care (i.e., burn, Neo-Natal, and Critical Care transports) Show less

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  American Medical Response

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2016

  EMT-Basic

  - Operated medical equipment (such as gurneys, airway equipment/airway bags, IVs, splints, bandages, medications, etc.) while rendering proper emergency medical treatment to patients. Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in a quick, accurate, and expedient manner. Discerned any deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.- Maintained complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment, statistical and billing information, treatment and services rendered.- Communicated verbally with patients, family members, significant others, and bystanders in various environments. Communicated with dispatcher and other EMS providers via phone or radio.- Operated a company vehicle in accordance with state requirements during emergent and non-emergent calls. Quickly and safely located call addresses using maps, street signs, address numbers, and knowledge of number systems & street layouts. Show less

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  Glendale Adventist Medical Center

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  - Assisted the Registered (RN) and physician with assessments, examinations and treatments. Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.- Maintained a state of readiness by maintaining equipment/supplies appropriate to the position. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.- Prioritized patient care and department needs by setting goals, and organized my time to meet daily demands of the department. Observed, documented, and reported patient condition and changes in condition to the RN, or MD/Provider.- Documented all patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care, and observations. Recorded and collected patient specimens. Show less

  • Emergency Room Technician

    Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness Intern

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
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  UCLA Health

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  Trauma Technician

  - Performed basic patient care skills, followed infection control practices, assisted in set up of equipment for procedures, provided direct patient care in trauma/ emergency situations, and provided treatment of orthopedic injuries with splint placement. - Assisted the nurses in transporting patients, assisted patients performing basic tasks , collected patient specimens, performed EKGs and finger stick blood sugar checks.- Observed, monitored, reviewed and documented cardiac arrhythmia's, artifact, leads off, proper lead placement and subtle changes in cardiac rhythm. Show less

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  Clovis Community Hospital

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Patient Care Assistant - ED

  - Recorded patient vital signs, height, weight and I/O. Collected and recorded data as assigned and reported information to the RN/RTT. Performed necessary wound care and extremity embolization with plaster and OrthoGlass splints. - Conducted initial unit orientation, skill training/verification, and precept of new employees within the Emergency Department. - Observed, monitored, reviewed and documented cardiac arrhythmias, artifact, leads off, proper lead placement and subtle changes in cardiac rhythm. - Maintained patient charts, files materials such as care plans and lab reports. Refined and compressed patient charts according to established time frames and procedures. - Managed data, such as that required for census management and order entry. Maintained pertinent records, checked records for completeness and entered data into appropriate systems. Show less

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  Community Health System

  Aug 2019 - now

  - Worked closely with the Emergency Manager to prepare for Emergency Preparedness meetings including the preparation of agendas, tracking logs, etc. - Performed the role as Emergency Management technical advisor and other positions to the Incident Commander in the Hospital Command Center during disaster/drill events at the direction of the Incident Commander or system Emergency Manager. - Served as a liaison to external partners/agencies regarding hospital based Emergency Management practices and community based planning. - Supported the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Emergency Operations Plans, as well as other all-hazards plans for the identified sites throughout the system to include mitigation, preparedness, response and recover. - Managed the development and facilitation of emergency preparedness drills and activities for front line staff to include table top exercises and evacuation drills. This did include the development of After Action Reports for all drills, including the assignment of responsible party, establishing deadlines, and monitoring for completion. - Managed the system wide equipment inventory for the Hospital Preparedness Program grant, CMC Emergency Management, and disaster response. Show less

  • Emergency Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Emergency Management Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Nov 2021