Alex Helm
Austin,TX
Summary
DEDICATION, QUALITY, COLLABORATION Enthusiastic and compassionate about patient care and professionalism with broad experience in the healthcare industry. Reliable team player with ability to consistently produce quality results, succeed in dynamic environments, and effectively manage multiple tasks. Committed to personal growth and ongoing professional development. Passionate about the pursuit to broaden skills and knowledge in a professional environment, while utilizing experience and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values such qualities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
HCA St.David's Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Assume leadership role, offering mentorship and training to junior staff, contributing to cohesive team dynamic
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care protocols, including medication administration procedures
- Play pivotal role in coordination of patient care, ensuring seamless collaboration among healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and composure in high-stress situations for effective emergency response, including medication administration protocols
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to maintain efficient and cohesive emergency room environment while adhering to established medication administration protocols.
Flight Paramedic
Eagle Air Med
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided emergency care for physical and developmental needs of patients from neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
- Recognized and treated life-threatening emergencies, demonstrated critical decision-making skills and safe practices under adverse conditions
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information
- Advanced in life-saving interventions (advanced airway management, endotracheal intubation, ventilator management, chest decompression, etc.)
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and ability to safely administer all medications
- Operated and performed daily checks on aircraft and supporting equipment
- Performed daily check-offs on drug boxes and all expiration dates
- Documented care provided in EMR.
Paramedic
SACRED MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SERVICES
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted plan of care as needed
- Operated ambulance and conducted daily checks of emergency equipment
- Demonstrated comprehensive assessment skills and medication administration within scope of practice
- Consistently prioritized and delivered dependable, effective patient care in variety of situations
- Created accurate documentation of services provided in order to reduce liability, improve patient care, and to protect employers.
Paramedic
WILDERNESS MEDICS INC
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Provide remote ALS support on type 1 incident fires, and other incidents across the country
- Respond to emergency 911 calls to provide high level of care and technical rescue
- Initiate treatment and provide ALS for injured or sick patients within incident
- Give appropriate pharmacological treatment and pain management support
- Operate and perform daily checks on ambulance and supporting equipment
- Perform daily check-offs on drug boxes and all expiration dates
- Provide training with technical support and rescue for new EMTs and firefighters on line.
EMT Basic
Sacred Mountain Ambulance
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Leveraged extensive experience in healthcare while driving an ambulance in rural setting on Navajo Reservation between two adjoining states
- Provided inter-facility transport of patients from Arizona to Utah, New Mexico and Colorado hospitals
- Skillfully delivered Basic Life Support to sick and injured patients
- Assisted air ambulance crews with airport/helicopter transportation with urgency
- Worked directly with Emergency Room staff, air crews, firefighters, law enforcement and Navajo Nation Ambulance personnel
- Worked on two-person crew frequently first responders on scene providing hands-on support
- Provided broad assistance in local Emergency Room clinics with charting medications/codes, CPR, drawing labs, as well as a variety of other tasks requested by medical personnel
- Provided administration and assistance with state approved Basic Life Support medication
- Administered IVs and fluid as needed and calculated drip rates for transport.
Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist
FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided high quality of care performing blood draws on patients of all ages and disabilities
- Responded to all trauma pages as necessary in emergency department, working with level 1 trauma team to perform difficult blood draws and any other services requested
Education
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training -
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ08.2012
High school diploma -
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Flagstaff, AZ04.2007
Skills
- Emergency Medical Services
- Phlebotomy/laboratory services
- Wilderness Emergency Medicine
- Creative Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Rural environments with limited resources
- Logical Decision Making
- Handling Conflicting Priorities
Certification
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- ITLS
- BLS
- S-130/190 Wildland Fire (Red Card)
Other Key Skills
- Highly skilled in assisting with patient care and supporting collaborative and multidisciplinary environments. Ability to foster professional relationships with patients and medical staff alike, able to troubleshoot and fix defective medical equipment
- Adept in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and coordinating projects and care plans
Timeline
Paramedic
HCA St.David's Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Flight Paramedic
Eagle Air Med
11.2021 - 07.2022
Paramedic
SACRED MOUNTAIN MEDICAL SERVICES
10.2018 - 11.2019
Paramedic
WILDERNESS MEDICS INC
04.2018 - 11.2019
EMT Basic
Sacred Mountain Ambulance
06.2013 - 10.2018
Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist
FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2015
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training -
Coconino Community College
High school diploma -
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
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