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PARAMEDIC
Summary

Highly skilled, organized and detailed oriented paramedic with a 24 plus year background in providing exceptional pre-hospital emergency care and services as a paramedic. Talented with a solid experience in providing high quality care and emergency assistance to ill and injured patients as well as safely transporting them to a healthcare facility. Expertise in performing medical procedures as well as operating medical equipment. Possess effective decisionmaking, communication, leadership, team-working, multi-tasking and problem solving skills. I am very meticulous and detail oriented. A knowledgeable, reliable and quality focus person seeking full time employment with your company.

Experience
ParamedicCompany Name | City, State | August 2007 - Current
  • Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
  • Documented all care provided to patients into detailed reports.
  • Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
ParamedicCompany Name | City, State | June 1996 - June 2007
  • Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries,
  • Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
  • Documented all care provided to patients into detailed reports.
  • Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Shift ManagerCompany Name | City, State | January 1990 - July 1998
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Enhanced operations and boosted productivity through employee training, coaching and creating work schedules and assignments.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
  • Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout organization.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
  • Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Generated reports to assess performance and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
  • Increased customer base and market share by promoting product through diverse channels.
  • Directed employees through daily routines.
  • Handled customer complaints, questions and inquiries.
  • Managed cash positions and made bank deposits.
  • Counted out cash drawers at end of each shift and logged profits into computer system.
  • Managed inventory and ordered new products when inventory was running low.
  • Managed scheduling for employees.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, techniques and customer service standards.
  • Answered customer inquiries in regard to nutritional information and menu offerings.
  • Optimized productivity, streamlined program efficiency and boosted profitability.
Skills
  • Ambulance transport
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Medical volunteer
  • IV fluid replacement
  • Field patient assessments
  • Patient support and assistance
  • Safety protocols
  • Respiratory care assessment
  • Wound care
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Lifesaving measures
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Medical data acquisition
  • IV and medication administration
  • EKG procedures
  • Work ethic
  • Flexible
  • Decision-making
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • meticulous
  • detail oriented
Education and Training
Bachelor of ScienceEducationWestern Carolina University, City, StateMay 1992
Bachelor of ScienceEmergency Medical CareWestern Carolina University, City, StateMay 2005
Certifications
  • Paramedic
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • DT4EMS
  • PHTLS
  • AMLS
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School Attended

  • Western Carolina University

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  • Paramedic
  • Shift Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science Education
    Bachelor of Science Emergency Medical Care

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