Katrina Hirsch
About Katrina Hirsch
Katrina Hirsch is an Emergency Department Technician at Sutter Health in Berkeley, California, with a background in nursing and emergency medical services. She has experience in critical care settings and has developed skills in patient monitoring and emergency response.
Work at Sutter Health
Katrina Hirsch has been employed at Sutter Health as an Emergency Department Technician since 2020. In this role, she operates in a fast-paced emergency department environment, where she applies her clinical skills to deliver compassionate and efficient patient care. Her responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, performing EKG tests, and assisting in emergency procedures.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current position, Katrina Hirsch gained valuable experience in various healthcare settings. She worked as an EMT at Royal Ambulance from 2017 to 2021, providing emergency medical services. In 2021, she completed an ICU Student Nurse Internship at Kaiser in Antioch for one month and an ICU Preceptorship at John Muir Health in Concord for two months, where she developed critical nursing skills.
Education and Expertise
Katrina Hirsch holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from California State University - East Bay, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree in Health Services from Chabot College, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Her education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing high-quality nursing care.
Clinical Skills and Specializations
Katrina Hirsch has developed a range of clinical skills throughout her career. She is proficient in setting up and applying cardiac, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry monitors to detect patient abnormalities. Additionally, she has experience in performing EKG tests and recognizing life-threatening dysrhythmias. Her senior preceptorship in a cardiac specialty ICU at John Muir Concord involved caring for patients with advanced cardiac support devices.