Dedicated EMS professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant – A Shift
Pender EMS & Fire, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Responsible for directing and supervising emergency medical personnel both in the station and in the field.
Responsible for creating shift schedule, posting to Varikko, and filling open shifts, as necessary.
Perform both basic life support and advanced life support in emergency rescue situations including patient transport as well as technical and administrative support.
Function as Battalion Chief in his/her absence.
Field Training Officer – C Shift
Pender EMS & Fire, Inc
11.2017 - 08.2022
Provide field training to employees through field and classroom settings.
Participate in creation and dissemination of monthly Core Modules.
Participate in community outreach through educational programs available through Pender EMS & Fire, Inc Training division.
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic
Pender EMS & Fire, Inc
09.2014 - 11.2017
Administer emergency medical care to ill or injured individuals in prehospital settings.
Coordinate care with other first responders including fire department personnel and other emergency medical team members.
Assess the presentation of illness or injury to prioritize medical treatment.
Transport injured or sick patients to appropriate medical facility.
Supervise non-paramedic crew members.
Carry out diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures during transport, including airway management, pain management, and heart monitoring.
Provide comfort and reassurance to patients.
Observe patient's condition, record treatment details as well as the patient's response, communicate with treatment center personnel regarding relevant details including pertinent medical history and patient vital signs.
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate
Pender EMS & Fire, Inc
07.2013 - 09.2014
Administer emergency medical care to ill or injured individuals in prehospital settings.
Coordinate care with other first responders including fire department personnel and other emergency medical team members.
Assess the presentation of illness or injury to prioritize medical treatment.
Transport injured or sick patients to appropriate medical facility.
Carry out diagnostic and emergency treatment procedures during transport, including airway management, fluid therapy, and heart monitoring.
Provide comfort and reassurance to patients.
Observe patient's condition, record treatment details as well as the patient's response, communicate with treatment center personnel regarding relevant details including pertinent medical history and patient vital signs.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
01.2022
EMT-Paramedic Course -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
07.2014
EMT-Intermediate Course -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
12.2011
EMT-Basic Course -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
05.2010
Medical Transcription Certificate -
Minot State University-Bottineau
Bottineau, ND
03.2006
High School Diploma -
Ralph L. Fike High School
Wilson, NC
06.1992
Skills
Incident command
Operational efficiency
Teamwork
Transportation management
Asset management
Workforce scheduling
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic Certification, State of North Carolina, 08/01/14
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate Certification, State of North Carolina, 01/01/12
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic Certification, State of North Carolina, 06/01/10