Amy Shepard
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 10 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
911 Telecommunicator
Johnson County Central Dispatch
Warrensburg , MO
2021.07 - Current
- Receives public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS.
- Relays latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
- Routes calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Completes appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
Paramedic
Johnson County Ambulance District
Warrensburg , MO
2018.10 - 2022.06
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Conducted interfacility transfers from local hospital to higher level of care.
- From December 2019-December 2021, I was responsible for ordering all medical supplies needed and maintaining an approximate $200,000 budget.
Paramedic
Raytown EMS
Raytown , MO
2015.06 - 2018.11
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- I was my shifts supervisor, so I was responsible for making sure my shift ran smoothly and solving any problems as they arose.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Independence , MO
2013.03 - 2016.10
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Large call volume service with fast and efficient turn-around times.
Paramedic
Tri-County Ambulance District
Plattsburg , MO
2012.11 - 2015.04
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- I was responsible for payroll for all employees
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSParamedic
IHM Academy of EMS
Independence, MO07.2013
High School Diploma -
Plattsburg High School
Plattsburg, MO05.2003
Skills
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Ventilator/Pump Management
- PCR Documentation Skills
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Airway Management
Accomplishments
- Outstanding performance award (2021)
- Shift Leader (Raytown EMS, 2014-2016)
- Paramedic preceptor (2014-present)
Certification
- NREMT
- PHTLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- GEMS
- TECC
- AMLS
- EMD
- ETC
- EVOS/EVOC
- 40 hour EMS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
Timeline
911 Telecommunicator
Johnson County Central Dispatch
2021.07 - Current
Paramedic
Johnson County Ambulance District
2018.10 - 2022.06
Paramedic
Raytown EMS
2015.06 - 2018.11
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
2013.03 - 2016.10
Paramedic
Tri-County Ambulance District
2012.11 - 2015.04
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Paramedic
IHM Academy of EMS
High School Diploma -
Plattsburg High School
- NREMT
- PHTLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- GEMS
- TECC
- AMLS
- EMD
- ETC
- EVOS/EVOC
- 40 hour EMS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
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