ALANA BURCH
Mobile,US
Summary
I have decided to relocate back to my home in Washington State and use my acquired experience to pursue a new career here where I grew up.
As a highly adaptable professional with a 20 year background as a certified Paramedic transitioning into logistics and transportation. Possessing 15 years of prior customer service experience. I have developed strong communication skills for managing high stress interactions and acquired expertise in operating various emergency commercial vehicles under challenging conditions. My immediate goal is to secure a CDL license to pursue product delivery roles, leveraging my reliable driving and interpersonal skills Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
USA Health Emergency Department
181 Hillcrest Road Mobile, AL 36608
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Administered emergency medical care when transporting patients to another facility for further care, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transport and continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to determine necessary treatments.
- Documented patient information accurately for continuity and compliance. We work with Cerner for our medical documenting on a patient, Microsoft and Outlook.
- In between transporting emergencies to be admitted in another facility, we also give meds, start IVs, draw labs, EKG 12 lead, assess in triage, within the Emergency Department.
Paramedic/Clinician
250 INDUSTRIAL RD
Pascagoula, MS
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Duties included; Taking care of all emergencies on site, random and post-accident drug testing, monthly blood draws, and annual physical blood draws. Computer skills include Word and Excel. Annual Health Surveillances, including Hearing, Vision and Pulmonary Function tests
Caregiver
ALABAMA HOME CARE REMEDIES
FAIRHOPE, AL
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Job included taking care of all needs of the patient and family. Duties included feeding, PEG tube care, meds, ADL’s, vitals, transportation, and home maintenance.
Medical Assistant
AUSTAL USA
MOBILE, AL
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Job consisted of handling all trauma and medical issue along with associated paperwork. Was in charge of out of state physicals for possible new hires along with approval of local physicals coming from OHC on new hires. Worked with Safety personnel and conducted random and post-accident drug testing. Computer skills include Word and Excel.
Paramedic
AMR AMBULANCE SVC
GULFPORT, MS
04.2012 - 03.2014
- See skills listed above concerning Paramedic skills and duties.
Paramedic
AMVAC CHEMICAL CO.
AXIS, AL
08.2013 - 08.2013
- Duties included; Taking care of all emergencies on site, random and post-accident drug testing, monthly blood draws, and annual physical blood draws. Computer skills include Word and Excel.
Paramedic
MOBILE COUNTY EMS
SEMMES, AL
03.2011 - 03.2013
- See skills listed above concerning Paramedic skills and duties.
Paramedic
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SVC
LAFAYETTE, LA
11.2006 - 03.2011
- Work site was in Jackson County, Mississippi. See skills listed above concerning Paramedic skills and duties.
EMT Basic / Paramedic
IPSCO STEEL CO.
AXIS, AL
10.2005 - 11.2006
- Worked as an EMT Basic while in school, then as a Paramedic once that level and license obtained. See skills listed above concerning Paramedic skills and duties.
EKG Monitor Tech
MOBILE INFIRMARY HOSPITAL
MOBILE, AL
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Skills consisted of monitoring up to forty EKG readings at the same time and tracking changes. Then, appropriate hospital staff were notified of these changes.
EMT – Basic
EMERGISTAT AMBULANCE CO.
MOBILE, AL
04.2004 - 03.2006
- This company is no longer in service. See skills listed above concerning
Education
Paramedic - EMT/Paramedic
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL04-2006
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Advanced life support
Critical decision-making skills
Direct patient care
Patient management
Intubation
Patient assessments
IV insertion
Intravenous therapy
Airway management
Emergency management
Pediatric advanced life support
Pre-hospital care
Medical equipment operation
Patient transport
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Stroke management
Medication administration
Emergency response
Vital sign assessment
Patient examination
Emergency diagnostics
Behavioral emergency intervention
Triaging
Scene safety assessment
Vital assessments
Mental health crisis management
Timeline
Paramedic
USA Health Emergency Department
01.2023 - 03.2026
Paramedic/Clinician
250 INDUSTRIAL RD
11.2015 - 12.2023
Caregiver
ALABAMA HOME CARE REMEDIES
04.2015 - 11.2015
Medical Assistant
AUSTAL USA
10.2013 - 10.2014
Paramedic
AMVAC CHEMICAL CO.
08.2013 - 08.2013
Paramedic
AMR AMBULANCE SVC
04.2012 - 03.2014
Paramedic
MOBILE COUNTY EMS
03.2011 - 03.2013
Paramedic
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SVC
11.2006 - 03.2011
EKG Monitor Tech
MOBILE INFIRMARY HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 10.2006
EMT Basic / Paramedic
IPSCO STEEL CO.
10.2005 - 11.2006
EMT – Basic
EMERGISTAT AMBULANCE CO.
04.2004 - 03.2006
Paramedic - EMT/Paramedic
University of South Alabama