Kate Cole

Certified Emergency Medical Technician and U.S. Army veteran with 18 years of high-stakes leadership, rapid triage, and crisis management experience. Active clinical background in inpatient acute care combined with formal emergency response training.

Proven ability to execute under pressure, manage emergency trauma and medical interventions, communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams, and maintain decisive patient advocacy in fast-paced Emergency Department and pre-hospital environments.

Patient Care Technician - UCHealth - Colorado Springs, CO

(2026-01)

• Provide direct clinical care and continuous monitoring for acute inpatient medical-surgical populations.
• Perform vital signs assessment, point-of-care blood glucose testing, 12-lead EKG placement, and bladder scanning.
• Rapidly identify, document, and escalate acute clinical deteriorations to Nurses and Charge Nurses.
• Assist clinical teams with sterile setups, wound care, catheter care, and orthopedic immobilization.
• Facilitate safe patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and emergent transport while strictly adhering to HIPAA and infection prevention guidelines.

Senior Military Science Instructor - U.S. Army - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-03 - 2026-01)

• Instructed and evaluated personnel on high-pressure decision-making, operational risk mitigation, and field trauma response procedures.
• Enforced strict safety, environmental, and medical precaution protocols across rigorous exercises, maintaining zero preventable incidents.
• Coached junior team members on effective crisis communication, chain-of-command reporting, and situational awareness.

Platoon Sergeant - U.S. Army - Colorado Springs, CO

(2021-01 - 2024-02)

• Directed emergency action readiness, medical readiness tracking, and operational logistics for 36+ personnel.
• Managed high-stress situations, coordinating cross-functional resources and directing emergency triage and response drills.
• Established a culture of proactive risk management and accountability, significantly reducing operational injuries.

Drill Sergeant & Squad Leader - U.S. Army - Various Locations

(2010-01 - 2020-12)

• Supervised dynamic team operations, casualty evacuation exercises, and emergency protocol compliance in fast-paced environments.
• Maintained accountability, physical health oversight, and real-time de-escalation for diverse cohorts in high-stress, 24/7 settings.

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Pikes Peak State College

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services - Pikes Peak State College

Coursework - Business Management - University of Maryland Global Campus