Annie Dillard
Ville Platte,LA
Summary
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.
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
Alexandria, La
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Phlebotomist
Acadia General Hospital
Crowley, LA
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Paramedic
Med Express Ambulance Service
Alexandria, LA
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Trained new employees and assisted in patient transportation to medical facilities.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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
Acadian Ambulance Service
Lafayette, LA
04.2012 - 10.2019
- Responsible for responding to emergencies in an appropriate time frame, providing excellent patient care, training new employees, and assisting patients with transportation to medical facilities.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Certification of Paramedicine - Emergency Medical Services
National EMS Academy
Lafayette, LA08.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- EMT Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Hospital Experience
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- Quality Assurance
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Public Relations
- Emergency Management
- Venipuncture
- Microsoft Office
- Critical decision-making skills
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Stroke management
Certification
- EMT Certification
- BLS Certification
- Class D
- PALS Certification
- NRP Certification
- PHTLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
Languages
French - Intermediate
Awards
Paramedic of the Year St Landry Parish 2015 Certification of Excellence Award by VFW Eunice, SWLA First Responder of the Year 2019 September 2019 Awarded for Excellence during 2019 for response MCI during President Trump arrival and subsequent accident involving his motorcade., First Responder of the Month for Cajun Punishers MC September 2019 Award for saving several police officers during MCI of Pres. Trump Motorcade incident.
Timeline
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
12.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Acadia General Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2025
Paramedic
Med Express Ambulance Service
10.2019 - 05.2022
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
04.2012 - 10.2019
Certification of Paramedicine - Emergency Medical Services
National EMS Academy