April Cullers
Cordova,TN
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, and self-motivated Paramedic with 24 years of experience providing pre-hospital emergency care services while exceeding standards for patient care. Accurate and hardworking with outstanding decision-making capabilities. Adept at quickly addressing the medical needs of patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Seeking a paramedic position, while under the supervision of and RN and/or Physician, to assist in providing comprehensive and effective high-quality patient care to adults and pediatric patients to include but not limited to exceptional patient assessment, management, and treatment of any medical or traumatic event within my scope of practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
05.2020 - Current
- Provide BLS and ALS emergency medical assistance
- Quickly and efficiently assess a patient's condition and determine the best course of treatment
- Transport patient's safely in an ambulance
- Provide first aid or life support to patient's who are sick or injured
- Transfer patients to the emergency department of the hospital or other healthcare facility
- Report what I saw and did to doctor's, nurses, or healthcare staff
- Document what kind of medical treatment was given to the patient from the moment of arriving at the scene to transferring the patient to the healthcare facility
- Established IV's, administered medications, and monitored and maintained IV infusions
- Maintained patient confidentiality and always show the utmost compassion for my patient's
- Clean and restock inventory of supplies and equipment and prepare for the next call
Firefighter/Paramedic
Memphis Fire Department
11.2001 - 10.2019
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform high-quality lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Administered appropriate medications during a code or emergency situations
- Obtained 12-lead EKG's and vital signs in a timely manner
- Ability to triage and assign appropriate acuity level
- Protected the confidentiality of all patient care information and treatments
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
- Performed complex diagnostic and medical procedures, including intubation, needle decompression, and IV/IO procedures
- Assigned as a Field Training Officer training newly hired paramedics for a 90 day evaluation period
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment, ambulance, and fire stations
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines
- Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations
- Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks, and fire tools
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
- Maintained a constant state of readiness and alertness at all times
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro
01.2000 - 10.2001
- Administered basic life support to patient's at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher
- Completed and submitted field care reports, patient billing, and trip ticket and daily unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements
- Monitored and maintained general condition of ambulance and cleaned and stocked for optimal call response
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
Education
No Degree - Currently Enrolled Seeking My RN Degree
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN12.2025
No Degree - Fire Recruit
Memphis Fire Academy
Memphis, TN04.2002
No Degree - Paramedic
Southwest TN Community College
Memphis, TN05.2000
High School Diploma -
Ridgeway High School
Memphis, TN05.1996
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical Care Practices
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Excellent Judgment
- Time Management Skills
- Strong, Interpersonal Connection
- Compassionate and Understanding
- Reliable and Organized
- Leadership Attributes
- Physically and Mentally Strong
- Hard Worker and Team Player
- Motivated and Goal Driven
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified
- State of TN Paramedic licensed
- State of TN Firefighter I and II certified
- Aircraft Firefighting
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- EVOC Certified
- Hazmat First Responder Awareness Level Certified
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Awareness Certified
- Fire Engine Qualified
- Fire Truck Qualified
President's Performance Award
In October 2023, my Supervisor nominated me and I was awarded the President's Performance Award across our corporation which expands 3 states. I got to have a zoom conference call with the company President and other higher ranking people. I was provided with a nice certificate, coin, pin, and patch.
Additional Information
I am a member of a worldwide peer support network for First Responder's speaking out on mental health.
Timeline
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
05.2020 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Memphis Fire Department
11.2001 - 10.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro
01.2000 - 10.2001
No Degree - Currently Enrolled Seeking My RN Degree
Southwest Community College
No Degree - Fire Recruit
Memphis Fire Academy
No Degree - Paramedic
Southwest TN Community College
High School Diploma -
Ridgeway High School