Benjamin Plunkett
Houston MEthodist Willowbrook Hospital
Cypress,Tx
28
years of professional experience
Paramedic with 26 years of experience in Prehospital environment, both civilian and military. Closely monitors student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into day-to-day practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Work History
Paramedic
10 Years- Provide emergency care, treatment, and transport to the sick and injured
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Paramedic / Unit Based Educator
9 Years 1 Month- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over 100 daily patients.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for IO insertion training courses.
- Created and oversaw Paramedic training programs for Emergency Department operations.
- Trained and mentored numerous new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Special Amphibious Reconnaissance IDC
19 Years- Medical Section Chief for USMC Special Operations Battalion of 300 US Marines and 50 SARC Sailors
- Provided emergency and non-emergency care and treatment in both combat and garrison conditions
- Implemented training plans for initial and continuing education for medica and non -medical personnel
- Supervised and mentored over 50 junior sailors
- Advised Senior Leadership on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions in high stress environments
- Dive safety supervisor
- Freefall jumpmaster
Paramedic
5 Years 8 Months- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- 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 12 - 16 daily emergencies per 24 hours, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Group learning mechanics
Student engagement
Group and individual instruction
Experiential learning
Lesson Planning
Detail-oriented
Classroom management
Curriculum Development
Learner assessment
Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Associate Editor / Contributor - Journal of Special Operations Medicine
- Contributor - Prolonged Field Care Podcast
- Member - US Military Freefall Association
- Instructor - Professional Association of Dive Instructors
- Texas State EMS instructor
- PHTLS instructor
- TCCC / TECC instructor
Timeline
Paramedic / Unit Based Educator
Houston MEthodist Willowbrook Hospital
07.2017 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic
Cy Fair Fire Department
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic
Harris County Emergency Corps
11.2010 - 07.2016Read More
Special Amphibious Reconnaissance IDC
US Navy
04.1998 - 04.2017Read More
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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