ASHLEE Swafford
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Devoted paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 9 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing quality care in dynamic environments. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable but always willing to learn.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Haywood Community College
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, integrating cutting-edge techniques into course curriculum.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop new teaching strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and satisfaction.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions in key emergency medical procedures, such as CPR and intubation, enhancing student proficiency.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Haywood County EMS
07.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Ambulance service for citizens of Haywood County
- Transportation of ALS and BLS inter-facility and palliative care patients
- Respond to 911 calls and provide emergency medical care with transport to the hospital.
- Peer support for fellow coworkers and responders
- Responsible for the training of student and newly hired employees.
- Oversee CARES study in haywood county for cardiac arrests through Duke University.
Paramedic (volunteer)
Haywood County Rescue Squad
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Respond as back up 911 for the county
- Transport inter-facility calls as assigned by dispatch
- Assist ad support in various rescue operations
Medic (seasonal)
Cataloochee Tube World
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Observe daily operation and assist in preventing injuries
- Respond to any medical issues or injuries on site
- Assist in area of Tube World as needed or assigned by manager
EMT/ Preceptor
Sunstar Paramedics
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Responds to ALS and BLS 911 and inter-facility calls
- Trains new employed under the title of Preceptor
- Trains EMT students as a certified college preceptor
EMT
Transcare - Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Respond to all BLS 911 and interfacility calls within Tampa city limits
- Transport all psychiatric interfacility patients within Hillsborough County
Senior Black Belt Instructor
State Of The Art TaeKwonDo
01.2005 - 08.2014
- Plan, organize and conduct training sessions
- Explain and enforce safety as a certified Referee
- Coach students of all ages during practice session and tournaments
Education
Associates of Science - Emergency Services
SPC - St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL08.2018
EMT Certification -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Estero High School
Estero, FL05.2014
Skills
Documentation And Reporting
Advanced Life Support
Critical decision-making skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Training delivery
Report Writing
Quality Improvement
Pre-hospital Care
Clinical Documentation
Certification
- CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant, FL, 2014
- EMT- Emergency Medical Technician, FL / NREMT, 2015
- Paramedic, FL / NC / NREMT, 2018
- BLS CPR, AHA
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA
- AMLS - Advanced Medical Life Support, AEMT
- PHTLS- Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support, AEMT
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA
- CISM- Group and Individual, 08/01/20
Volunteer Experience
- WNC Peer Support
- Haywood County Peer Support
- Dive Master (Bermuda Triangle Dive Shop)
Timeline
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Haywood Community College
01.2024 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Haywood County EMS
07.2019 - Current
Medic (seasonal)
Cataloochee Tube World
12.2018 - 03.2019
Paramedic (volunteer)
Haywood County Rescue Squad
09.2018 - 06.2019
EMT/ Preceptor
Sunstar Paramedics
11.2016 - 08.2018
EMT
Transcare - Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
09.2015 - 01.2016
Senior Black Belt Instructor
State Of The Art TaeKwonDo
01.2005 - 08.2014
EMT Certification -
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Estero High School
Associates of Science - Emergency Services
SPC - St. Petersburg College
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