Billy Caldwell
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
A seasoned Paramedic with a proven track record at LifeCare EMS, I excel in delivering advanced life support and critical decision-making under pressure. Renowned for enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes through expert care and effective communication, I bring a comprehensive skill set in emergency response and patient examination to any challenging environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Metro Ambulance Services
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- 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.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
Paramedic
LifeCare EMS
09.2014 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
GED -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSWest Lauderdale
Lauderdale, MSCertificate - Emergency Medical Science
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS07.2019
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient transport
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient examination
- Triaging
- CPR
- Spinal immobilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Patient immobilization
- Seizure management
- Field patient assessments
- Reporting and documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency medical services
- Lifesaving measures
Certification
Vol-cert 1001
PALS
ACLS
BLS
IS/ICS/NIMS-100
IS/ICS/NIMS-200
IS/ICS/NIMS-300
Timeline
Paramedic
Metro Ambulance Services
01.2022 - Current
Paramedic
LifeCare EMS
09.2014 - Current
Vol-cert 1001
PALS
ACLS
BLS
IS/ICS/NIMS-100
IS/ICS/NIMS-200
IS/ICS/NIMS-300
GED -
Meridian Community College
West Lauderdale
Certificate - Emergency Medical Science
Meridian Community College
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