HISTORY
Brian Pingree
Paramedic
Tyler,TX
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 3 years of quality performance in advanced patient care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic and austere environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paramedic (seasonal), Rope Rescue Technician
Emergency Response Logistics
Casper, Wyoming
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored Firefighters for signs of injury
- Gave oral presentations on emergency medical scenarios, self care, injury prevention, and emergency scene management
- Provided medical aid with minimal supplies in austere environments
- Maintained proper communication with fire and medical personnel
- Used maps and GPS to identify escape routes, landing zones, and transportation routes for patients
- Performed rapid rescue of injured Firefighters by means of technical rope rescue, vehicle extrication, UTV operations, and manpower coordination.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
Grants Pass, Oregon
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Responded to accident scenes, triaged victims, and determined order of care
- Evaluated scenes and implemented life-saving measures based on medical assessments
- Coordinated smooth hospital transfers to healthcare facility staff
- Delivered emergency care with excellent triage abilities, medical knowledge, and cultural knowledge
- Cleaned, inspected, and sterilized instruments and equipment after use
- Protected medical personnel, patients, and general public by operating vehicles safely and in line with regulations
- Kept vehicles clean, organized, and well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Managed scenes and delivered care in coordination with other medical professionals, police officers, and fire department personnel.
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
Grants Pass, Oregon
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Evaluated emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources
- Addressed hazardous situations to determine strategy for investigating, suppressing, or extinguishing fires
- Performed basic emergency medical care in field and under stressful conditions
- Cleaned, replenished, and maintained vehicles and equipment following each call
- Inspected and completed routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers, and apparatus
- Laid hose and used water streams and ladders to access and extinguish fires according to procedures
- Assisted in managing emergency scenes for personnel coordination, crowd control, and traffic management
- Maintained high level of physical fitness with continuous training.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Fireline Paramedic (seasonal)
Fireline Medics
Moscow, Idaho
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Monitored Firefighters for signs of injury
- Gave oral presentations on emergency medical scenarios, self care/injury prevention, and emergency scene management
- Administered medical aid with minimal supplies in austere environments
- Maintained proper communication with fire and medical personnel
- Used maps and GPS to identify escape routes, landing zones, and transport options for patients
Firefighter (seasonal)
Oregon Department of Forestry
Grants Pass, Oregon
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Forecasted fire weather behavior
- Performed felling operations and brush clearing as lead sawyer
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment
- Maintained physical fitness
- Performed direct and indirect fire suppression
Firefighter (volunteer)
Illinois Valley Fire District
Cave Junction, OR
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Evaluated emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources
- Addressed hazardous situations to determine strategy for investigating, suppressing, or extinguishing fires
- Assisted in managing emergency scenes for personnel coordination, crowd control, and traffic management
- Inspected and completed routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers, and apparatus
- Laid hose and used water streams and ladders to access and extinguish fires according to procedures
- Performed basic emergency medical care in field and under stressful conditions
- Cleaned, replenished, and maintained vehicles and equipment following each call.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter
Grayback Forestry
Merlin, Oregon
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Forecasted fire weather behavior
- Performed felling operations and brush clearing
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment
- Maintained peak physical fitness
- Performed direct and indirect fire suppression
- Mitigated fire hazards through forest thinning and prescribed burning
Paramedic
UT Health EMS
Tyler, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Education
Paramedicine
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass 11.2017 - 10.2019
Skills
Patient Assessments
Medical History Collection
Prioritization
Attention to Detail
Documentation
Interests
SCIENCE
MECHANICS
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Timeline
Paramedic
UT Health EMS
11.2022 - Current
Paramedic (seasonal), Rope Rescue Technician
Emergency Response Logistics
07.2021 - 10.2022
Fireline Paramedic (seasonal)
Fireline Medics
05.2020 - 10.2020
Firefighter (seasonal)
Oregon Department of Forestry
05.2018 - 10.2018
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
04.2018 - 01.2021
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire
03.2018 - 01.2021
Paramedicine
Rogue Community College
11.2017 - 10.2019
Firefighter
Grayback Forestry
01.2016 - 10.2016
Firefighter (volunteer)
Illinois Valley Fire District
09.2015 - 12.2017