April Tamura
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Experienced emergency service provider with over 20 years of experience in prehospital care. Calmly and efficiently evaluates medical and traumatic patients, ensuring timely and accurate treatment. Handles high-pressure situations with composure and professionalism. Proven track record of delivering exceptional care and positively impacting patient outcomes.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue
07.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior firefighters, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment, maintaining operational readiness and compliance standards.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
Emergency Department Technician
George Washington University Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2022
- Provide care to assigned patients, according to established plan of care and as competency documentation designates, under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/ Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Attending Physician.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely patient care.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and procedures under supervision of medical professionals.
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
04.1997 - 11.2016
- Provide advanced prehospital emergency care to a variety of patients in both urban and suburban settings. Provide inter facility transport of critically ill patients. Fill in shift supervisor. Precept interns and newly hired employees.
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Solaris Health System
02.2011 - 09.2015
- Provide per diem advanced prehospital emergency care to a variety of patients in both urban and suburban settings
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Saint Barnabas Health System
07.2000 - 06.2005
- Provide per diem advanced prehospital emergency care to a variety of patients in both urban and suburban settings
Education
Paramedic Certification -
Ocean County Community College
Toms River, NJ01.1999
Skills
- New Jersey Certified Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic since 1999 Tactical SWAT Medic with Middlesex County, New Jersey
- National Emergency Medical Service Management Association Field Training and Evaluation Program Preceptor
- Trained in Ultra sound guided IV
- Firefighting
- Leadership and supervision- project manager for medicine exchanged program for SCFR
Certification
- NREMT-P
- Virginia state paramedic
- EMS officer 1
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Firefighter 1&2
- DPO
- Haz-Mat awareness and ops
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue
07.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
George Washington University Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2022
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Solaris Health System
02.2011 - 09.2015
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Saint Barnabas Health System
07.2000 - 06.2005
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
04.1997 - 11.2016
Paramedic Certification -
Ocean County Community College
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