Benjamin Lay
Attalla,AL
Summary
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Piedmont Rescue Squad
Piedmont, AL
01.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transportation and treatment.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and meticulously recorded patient data to support clinical decision-making.
- Trained junior paramedics on protocols and emergency response techniques.
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Emergency Dispatch
Gadsden, AL
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised emergency response teams, ensuring adherence to protocols and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated training programs for new paramedics, enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, improving response times and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Developed incident reports, analyzing data to identify trends and improve service delivery.
Paramedic
Piedmont Rescue Squad
Piedmont, AL
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted vital sign assessments and meticulously recorded patient data to support clinical decision-making.
- Led response efforts during high-pressure situations, ensuring team efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance patient care delivery.
- Evaluated and maintained readiness of medical equipment and supplies.
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
Gadsden, AL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Evaluated and tracked vital signs while maintaining precise documentation of patient information for optimal care delivery.
- Developed training materials to support continuous education for staff.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered critical care to patients facing various medical emergencies, ensuring timely and effective response to cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Winchester Fire & Rescue Department
Winchester, KY
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted vital sign assessments and meticulously recorded patient data to support clinical decision-making.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Contract Paramedic
Best Practice Medicine
Bakersfield, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluated patient conditions and provided accurate documentation for medical records.
- 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.
Contract Paramedic
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
San Francisco, CA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Rapidly deployed to help with staffing shortages
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Contract Paramedic
Frontline EMS
Eagle Butte, SD
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Paramedic
AMED Ambulance Service
Altoona, AL
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
Gadsden, AL
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Contract Paramedic
Krucial Staffing
McAllen, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
Gadsden, AL
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Paramedic
Northstar EMS
Birmingham, AL
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Recognized conditions and triaged care to determine optimal course of treatment needed to stabilize and treat patients.
- Administered first aid to treat sick and injured patients.
- Delivered top-tier patient care in collaboration with fellow paramedics, EMT's and management.
Emergency Medical Technician
Regional Paramedical Services
Birmingham, AL
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient transport and treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients to determine appropriate interventions and procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on protocols, equipment usage, and safety standards.
Education
Paramedic Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL12-2018
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY06-2014
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Documentation and reporting
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
Certification
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic
Piedmont Rescue Squad
01.2025 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Emergency Dispatch
09.2024 - 01.2025
Paramedic
Piedmont Rescue Squad
11.2023 - 09.2024
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
08.2023 - 11.2023
Paramedic
Winchester Fire & Rescue Department
09.2022 - 09.2023
Contract Paramedic
Best Practice Medicine
05.2022 - 08.2022
Contract Paramedic
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
02.2022 - 04.2022
Contract Paramedic
Frontline EMS
12.2021 - 01.2022
Paramedic
AMED Ambulance Service
06.2021 - 12.2021
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
04.2021 - 06.2021
Contract Paramedic
Krucial Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2021
Paramedic
Advantage EMS
10.2020 - 01.2021
Paramedic
Northstar EMS
06.2018 - 10.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Regional Paramedical Services
10.2017 - 06.2018
Paramedic Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Wallace State Community College
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School