Dependable Paramedic effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet utilization targets. Team-oriented, and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing employees in high stress environments.
Skills
Emergency Vehicle Driving
Injury and Illness Treatment
Prehospital Care
Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
Emergency Medical Team Coordination
Emergency Treatment Procedures
Multi-Patient Triage
Mass Casualty Protocols
Squad Leadership
Offensive Operations
Combat Operations
Operational Efficiency
Defensive Tactics
Mission Planning
Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
Employee Training Program
Employee Work Scheduling
Employee Performance Evaluations
Patient Health Information Access
Adaptable Under Pressure
Work History
10/1998 to Current
ParamedicAmbulnz – Watertown, NY,
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
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.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
11/2013 to 06/2014
Remote ParamedicNortheastern Vermont Regional Hospital – Saint Johnsbury, VT,
Provided medical support to US Contractors of DynCorp, International during US Department of Defense contingency operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom throughout the Afghanistan Area of Responsibility.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Used Microsoft Office to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
02/2007 to 03/2013
Emergency Department TechnicianGeisinger Community Medical Center – City, STATE,
Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
04/1997 to 05/2012
Evacuation Non-Commissioned OfficerPennsylvania Army National Guard – City, STATE,
First-line supervisor for evacuation section of medical platoon.
Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
Maintained proficiency in military martial arts training (combatives).
Maintained expert rating in marksmanship.
Proficient with individual movement tactics, small unit tactics and military operations in urban terrain.
Train-the-trainer for explosive hazard awareness (improvised explosive device detection).
Numerous awards and citations for professionalism, proficiency, and exemplary service.
Education
Expected in 05/2025 to to
Bachelor of Science: Emergency Medical Care Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY GPA:
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