Paramedic Resume Example Redmond Regional Medical Center

PARAMEDIC

Professional Summary

Resourceful Paramedic offering 21 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. Adaptable with great critical thinking abilities. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care. Committed with a proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of acute coronary syndrome, trauma, acute CVA, and acute respiratory failure.

Accomplishments

Paramedic of the Year (-)
Runner-up for State Paramedic of the Year (-)

Skills

Medication Administration
Emergency Medicine
Intubations & Infusions
First Aid & CPR
Airway Management
Patient Stabilization
Patient Assessment & Vitals
Medication & IV Administration
Emergency Vehicle Operations

Ground/rotary wing Transport
Medical Terminology
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Rescue & Medical Equipment
Splinting & Bleeding Control
Patient Care Documentation
Teamwork
Patient management

Work History

Paramedic01/2017 to Current
Redmond Regional Medical Center – Rome, GA

Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
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.
Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
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.
Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Used ESO EHR to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.

Flight Medic2005 to 2006
Air Evac Lifeteam – Fort Madison, Iowa

Assessed extent of injuries or illnesses to provide direction for medical procedures once in hospital setting.
Monitored usage of equipment and supplies, including reporting medical equipment failures and maintaining necessary supplies onboard aircraft to deliver care.
Delivered basic, advanced and critical care to injured and ill patients traveling to hospital trauma centers via aircraft.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.

Paramedic11/2000 to 04/2017
Piedmont Rescue & EMS – Piedmont, AL

Assisted in planning health education programs and in providing information to both employees and public individuals on prevention of illness, first aid and CPR.
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.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients.
Trained a multitude of EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic2002Gadsden State Community College- Gadsden, AL

High School Diploma2000Pleasant Valley High School- Jacksonville, AL

Graduated as number 5 in Class
Graduated with 3.8 GPA

Certifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic
Georgia Department of Public Health EMS - Paramedic
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CPR – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
PHTLS – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
ASLS – Advanced Stroke Life Support

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Redmond Regional Medical Center
Air Evac Lifeteam
Piedmont Rescue & EMS

School Attended

Gadsden State Community College
Pleasant Valley High School

Job Titles Held:

Paramedic
Flight Medic

Degrees

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic 2002
High School Diploma 2000

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