Brian Kerr
Avondale
Summary
Dynamic Flight Paramedic with extensive experience at Banner Air, excelling in advanced life support and patient care. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and reduce response times through expert coordination and rapid assessment techniques. Committed to maintaining safety and delivering compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Banner Air
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured safe transportation for patients by adhering to strict aviation protocols and guidelines.
- Expedited stabilization efforts for critically injured patients by implementing rapid assessment techniques upon arrival at scenes.
- Streamlined documentation procedures to ensure accurate recording of vital signs, medications administered, and overall patient condition during flights.
- Reduced response times by optimizing pre-flight preparation processes, enabling rapid deployment of air ambulance services.
- Demonstrated professionalism under pressure in challenging situations, maintaining focus on the wellbeing of patients and the safety of the flight crew.
- Enhanced team efficiency with expert coordination of in-flight medical treatments, equipment usage, and communication.
Paramedic
Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
11.2007 - 02.2023
- 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.
- 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.
EMT/Paramedic Supervisor
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.1996 - 11.2007
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Expedited life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patients'' conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action for each unique situation encountered in the field.
Firefighter
Red Bluff City Fire Dept
02.1994 - 11.2007
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
No Degree - Paramedicine
05-2001
Police Academy
02-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- Hemorrhage control
- Airway management
- Safety procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Stroke management
- Flight safety
- Patient relations
- Spinal immobilization
Certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Flight Paramedic - Banner Air
02.2023 - Current
Paramedic - Lifeline Ambulance Service Inc.
11.2007 - 02.2023
EMT/Paramedic Supervisor - St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.1996 - 11.2007
Firefighter - Red Bluff City Fire Dept
02.1994 - 11.2007
Shasta College - No Degree, Fire Science
College of The Siskiyous - No Degree, Paramedicine
Butte College - , Police Academy
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