Jason Meador
Cadiz,KY
Summary
Dedicated EMS professional with 30 years of service, including 12 years as an EMT-B and 18 years as a Paramedic, with a recent Critical Care Paramedic endorsement through KBEMS. Experienced educator and instructor, certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Fire Instruction, with a passion for high-quality patient care, clinical excellence, and patient advocacy.
Proven leadership as an EMS Director, implementing system improvements and operational advancements that directly enhanced clinical performance, financial stability, and service delivery. Successfully reduced Accounts Receivable (AR) days from 157 to 70 through the development of a comprehensive and effective Quality Assurance program. Modernized a depleted EMS fleet to include reliable frontline units and two reserve ambulances, improving service readiness and reducing downtime. Upgraded outdated cardiac monitors to state-of-the-art advanced monitoring systems to enhance patient care, clinical diagnostics, and provider confidence in the field.
Compassionate, driven, and committed to advancing EMS through education, mentorship, clinical quality, and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Emergency Services
Trigg County Hospital
01.2018 - 11 2025
- Conducted regular audits of emergency services operations to identify areas for improvement and address potential risks proactively.
- Developed policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient care.
- Promoted staff engagement and morale by recognizing outstanding performance, encouraging open dialogue about workplace challenges, and providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
Paramedic Captain
Trigg County Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Led emergency response teams, ensuring timely and effective patient care during critical situations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new paramedic recruits to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses, facilitating communication between medical personnel and emergency services.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews to improve protocols and enhance patient outcomes in emergency care.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Reviewed incident reports and identified areas for improvement to enhance service quality.
- Served as a liaison between the EMS department and other emergency services providers within the community.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Paramedic
Lyon County Ambulance Service
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, equipment usage, and patient assessment techniques to enhance team performance.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced life support techniques, fostering professional development and enhancing service delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
Education
Paramedic
KY State Fire And Rescue Area 2
Princeton, KY04.2007
No Degree - Emergency Medical Tech
Caldwell Area Tech
Princeton05-1996
High School Diploma -
Trigg County High School
Cadiz05-1993
Skills
- IV
- Intubation
- needle decompression
- bleeding control
- medication administration
- splinting
- critical thinking
- medical documentation
- documenting medical necessity for patient transport
- vent transport
Certification
- CAD
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- KY PARAMEDIC
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- KY EMS EDUCATOR
Timeline
Director of Emergency Services
Trigg County Hospital
01.2018 - 11 2025
Paramedic Captain
Trigg County Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2017
Paramedic
Lyon County Ambulance Service
05.2010 - 09.2017
Paramedic
KY State Fire And Rescue Area 2
No Degree - Emergency Medical Tech
Caldwell Area Tech
High School Diploma -
Trigg County High School