Critical Care Paramedic Resume Example Unitypoint St Luke's Lifeguard Air Ambulance

CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC

Professional Summary

Seasoned Critical Care Paramedic with over 25 years of experience in he Cedar Rapids area emergency services. Exceptional multitasking ability with knowledge of emergency care and triaging quickly.

Adaptable and quick-thinking worker with a talent for monitoring vitals throughout transportation. Strong judgement in high-pressure situations. Able to quickly adapt to constant or quick changing conditions of patient.

Able to collaborate with co-workers, health care staff and physicians to provide excellent patient care.

Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care.

Able to stay focused and remain accurate in times of great stress and then multitask effectively

Skills

IV Insertion
Disaster relief
Medication Administration
Triaging
Emergency vehicle operation
Direct Patient Care
First Aid/CPR

Emergency Response
Intubation
Vital Sign Monitoring
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Communications
Iowa licensed driver

Work History

Critical Care Paramedic02/2020 to Current
UnityPoint-St Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance – Cedar Rapids, IA

Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including airway management,heart monitoring, and intravenous access.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers, local hospital staff and outlying hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Restocked air ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Worked with other EMTs, paramedics nurses and physicians to provide comprehensive patient care.

Medical Examiner-Investigator04/2008 to 07/2013
Linn County Medical Examiner's Office – Cedar Rapids, IA

Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.
Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
Communicated with families and next of kin to assist in cause of death investigations.
Communicated with funeral homes and families and next of kin to assist with post-mortem wishes

Paramedic Specialist01/1989 to 04/2005
Area Ambulance Service – Cedar Rapids, IA

Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including airway management and heart monitorings and intravenous access.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Education

Associate of Science: Paramedicine1996Kirkwood Community College- Cedar Rapids, IA

Associate of Arts: General StudiesKirkwood Community College- Cedar Rapids

Certification: ParamedicineUniversity of Iowa EMSLRC- Iowa City, IA

Medical Examiner-Investigator04/2008Saint Louis University- St Louis, MO

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitaive Program (NRP)

Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Ceritifcation (TPATC)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

UnityPoint-St Luke's LifeGuard Air Ambulance
Linn County Medical Examiner's Office
Area Ambulance Service

School Attended

Kirkwood Community College
University of Iowa EMSLRC
Saint Louis University

Job Titles Held:

Critical Care Paramedic
Medical Examiner-Investigator
Paramedic Specialist

Degrees

Associate of Science : Paramedicine 1996
Associate of Arts : General Studies
Certification : Paramedicine
Medical Examiner-Investigator 04/2008

Critical Care Paramedic Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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