Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Former Experience
Licensed Paramedic
References
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Andrew Sanders

6865 Round Table St, Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Currently a nursing student at Del Mar College, and already a Licensed Paramedic, and have experience in a Level 2 trauma center emergency department as well as rural 911 areas. Well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 8 years of quality performance in emergency care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Paramedic

Allegiance EMS
08.2016 - Current
  • Assisted in the stabilization of patients during high-pressure situations, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Expediently and safely initiated and responded to 30 calls per week.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.

Paramedic

Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
10.2019 - Current
  • Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
  • Delivered compassionate 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.

Paramedic

Code 3 ER And Urgent Care
11.2016 - 04.2020
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.

EMT Basic

Allegiance EMS
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
  • Prevented further injuries or complications by immobilizing patients correctly using splints, bandages, backboards, or other equipment as needed based on specific cases.
  • Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
  • Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.

EMT Basic

Guardian EMS
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
  • Prevented further injuries or complications by immobilizing patients correctly using splints, bandages, backboards, or other equipment as needed based on specific cases.
  • Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
  • Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Science

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • IV Insertion
  • Stroke Management
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Multi-patient Triage
  • Airway Management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Heart Monitoring
  • Care plan initiation
  • Patient Management

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)
  • International Trauma Life Support Certified (ITLS)

Former Experience

  • EMT Basic, Guardian EMS, Corpus Christi, TX, 10/2013, 08/2014
  • EMT Basic, Allegiance EMS, Corpus Christi, TX, 08/2014, 03/2016
  • Licensed Paramedic, Allegiance EMS, Rockport, TX, 08/2016, Present

Licensed Paramedic

TX, Rockport/Aransas County, Alice, Odem, Taft, Portland, Driscoll/Bishop

References

  • Dr. Alainya Tomanec, Attending Physician, Christus Spohn Shoreline Emergency Department, 361-207-0678, Alainyavtomanec@gmail.com
  • Linda Franco RN, Nurse Leader, Christus Spohn Shoreline Emergency Department, 361-441-8306, lindadi@yahoo.com
  • Stephanie Newsom, Chief of EMS, Aransas and San Patricio Counties Allegiance EMS, 361-463-6043, Snewsom@allmh.com

Timeline

Paramedic

Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
10.2019 - Current

Paramedic

Code 3 ER And Urgent Care
11.2016 - 04.2020

Licensed Paramedic

Allegiance EMS
08.2016 - Current

EMT Basic

Allegiance EMS
08.2014 - 03.2016

EMT Basic

Guardian EMS
10.2013 - 08.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Del Mar College

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Science

Del Mar College
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)
  • International Trauma Life Support Certified (ITLS)
Andrew Sanders