paramedic community paramedic resume example with 20+ years of experience
Reliable professional held in high regard as Paramedic of more than 18 years. Safety-conscious and hardworking with skills in effective communication, patient support and diverse medical skills as described in work experience. Delivering highest level of patient care on every call and now with home visits. I am also very patient centered focus and try to ease their worries and make them feel in charge of their own health. My goal is to get them to be where they need to be medically on their terms not mine.
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I currently work as a Community Paramedic for Hennepin Healthcare. As a Community Paramedic we have many roles. The main role we have is reducing emergency room visits and subsequent admissions to the hospital for chronic illnesses. We help patients get re engaged with their primary care providers or establish care with a provider. We assist in medication education, set up and sometimes administer injectable medications. We will also do lab work for the clinics for those who struggle to make it into the clinic for their lab work. We also administer vaccinations to the same population. We do home safety surveys and provide physical assessments for providers. Since the start of Covid, we have teamed up with the research department at Hennepin Healthcare to obtain the blood work needed for those who were unable to go into the lab for this blood work. We also provide wound care in coordination with the wound clinic at Hennepin Healthcare.
Prior to becoming a Community Paramedic, I worked as a 911 Paramedic for 16 years. My responsibilities are described below.
- Adhered to 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 heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- 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.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Adhered to 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 heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Studied for three years, then took a first response course and fell in love with emergency medicine. Decided to become a paramedic.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Saint Cloud Technical College
- Bemidji State University
Job Titles Held:
- Paramedic-Community Paramedic
- Paramedic
- Patient Care Assistant
Degrees
- Associate of Science
- Some College (No Degree)
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