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Bethany Dunlop

Alexandria ,LA

Summary

Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care in multiple settings. Reliable and efficient with 9 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Started from the bottom by obtaining EMT-B cert approx 10 years ago and have continued to pursue more certifications, continuing education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Provided higher level of care than ground EMS on time sensitive patients, critical care and prehospital care.
  • Responded to scene flights in LA, MS, AR when ground resources were maxed out, to decrease out of hospital time.
  • Restocked aircraft 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.
  • Trained EMT, Paramedics and RNs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, wound care, ACLS, and PALS.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest. This included the RSI process.
  • Maintained all certs, while continuing to add to certifications, staying up to date on CE's.
  • Public outreach which meant teaching classes to the public, fire departments, police departments, landing zone classes, 12 lead classes, NRP refreshers. A list of classes can be provided separately.
  • Maintained AMRAM, flight safety standards per the FAA. Maintained NVG goggle time.
  • Precepted new hires during their 6 month internship with the company which included assisting with their training, regional intensives 1-3 and helped to transition new hire to their new role.
  • Continuous Ventilator training on Zoll impact EMV, became proficient with advanced techniques to improve patient comfort and make the patient more comfortable on the ventilator as they heal.

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Rapides Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Provided continuous medical interventions based on patient needs while in the hospital setting, ER environment.
  • Answered the EMS phone and was in charge of collecting appropriate information for trauma center activations, STEMI activations, and Stroke activations.
  • Managed "Wall patients" or overflow of patients simultaneously while prepping for future activations. Tasks here included, IV placement, labs, medications, EKGs.
  • Floated between a 52 bed ER to assist triage, minor care, psychiatric patients, & assisted with trauma rooms.
  • Kept Lifepacks Up-to-date in the facility.

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
03.2014 - 05.2021
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nationally Registered Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
12.2015

High School Diploma -

Tioga High School
Tioga, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Pre-Hospital Care
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Medication Administration
  • Safety Protocols
  • Ambulance Transport
  • IO insertion at appropriate sites
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Injury Treatment
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • IV Fluid Replacement
  • EKG Procedures
  • Pediatric Laryngoscopes
  • Patient Transportation and Transfer
  • Dispatch Collaboration
  • Adult Laryngoscopes

Timeline

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
06.2021 - 05.2023

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Rapides Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
03.2014 - 05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nationally Registered Paramedic

South Louisiana Community College

High School Diploma -

Tioga High School

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