JACOB TAYLOR
Melissa
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, proficient at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of the communities served. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Howe Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate quality of care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions with limited personnel and equipment.
- Preformed advanced care en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds with transport ETA's ranging from 15-55 minutes.
Emergency Room Technician
Medical City McKinney
05.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly and composed to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient quality of life by connecting with patients using empathy, joy, and composure, treating them as my own family.
- Assisted with Strokes, Traumas, STEMI's, Combative Psych patients, Emergency surgical procedures, Reductions/ splints, and CPR's.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Volunteer Firefighter
Howe Fire Dept.
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
EMT-B
Texas Vital Care
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped professional medical personnel with emergency treatments.
- Retained continually updated knowledge of treatment protocols and methods in constantly changing environment.
- Assisted admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
Banquet Server
Rick’s Chophouse
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided exceptional service to guests at corporate and social events in a professional and friendly manner.
- Presented menus, answers questions, and made suggestions regarding food and service to patrons.
- Monitored food distribution, ensured that meals were delivered to correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, were followed.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance Course
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, and tours.
- Adjusted coaching techniques, based on strengths, and weaknesses of athletes.
- Promoted a culture of hard work, discipline, and teamwork by setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback to athletes.
Education
AAS-EMS - Emergency Medical Services Candidate
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX03.2024
Skills
- Composed under stressful situations
- Strong worker
- Adaptability
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Certified Paramedic (774875)
- ACLS
- PALS
- IS-5: Intro to Hazardous materials
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-700
- ICS-800
- "Courage to be safe"
- Class B permit
- Wildland Fire S130/S190 course completion
Timeline
Paramedic
Howe Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Medical City McKinney
05.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Texas Vital Care
04.2022 - 04.2023
Volunteer Firefighter
Howe Fire Dept.
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Performance Course
05.2021 - 08.2021
Banquet Server
Rick’s Chophouse
03.2021 - 04.2022
AAS-EMS - Emergency Medical Services Candidate
Collin County Community College
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