Brian Shaver
Mosheim,TN
Summary
Decades of experience providing compassionate and effective prehospital medical care in high pressure environments. From employee to sergeant, lieutenant, and finally supervisor. Also experience with industrial safety, O.S.H.A. regulations, HIPPA, pre-employment screening, staffing and proper record keeping.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
Grainger County EMS
Rutledge, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient conditions and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and prioritize care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with regulations and protocols.
- Responded swiftly to high-pressure situations, providing quality care under challenging conditions.
- Participated in continuous education programs to enhance knowledge of critical care practices and protocols.
- Built rapport with local law enforcement agencies through frequent collaboration on scene management tasks, fostering cooperation among first responders during emergencies.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately recording patient information during transport, ensuring seamless transfer of care upon arrival at hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
Plant Nurse (Critical Care Paramedic)
Koch Foods
Morristown, TN
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for team members.
- Educated team members on health management, fostering improved understanding of treatment options.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance service delivery standards.
- Performed accurate documentation of team member assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing team members concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated team members on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between team members and supervisors to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advised team members of proper wound management, treatment plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated team members histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming team members and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed team members conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Conducted equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness for emergency response.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Assisted with team members assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of vital signs and medical histories.
- Followed OSHA guidelines and maintained required documentation.
- Administered pre-employment drug screens and post incident drug screens as required.
- Trained to administer D.O.T. drug tests and maintain all proper documentation.
- Provided new hire initial safety training and documentation.
Critical Care Paramedic Supervisor
Morristown Hamblen EMS
Morristown, TN
05.2003 - 07.2023
- Shift supervisor for the shift.
- Scheduled staff members to keep ambulances covered.
- Maintained proper documentation for narcotics such as refill and destruction.
- Provided emergency medical care in all types of environments.
- Managed coverage levels by allocating the best use of limited resources.
- Administered advanced life support interventions during critical emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and safety.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients' medical conditions and needs.
EMT-IV
Grainger County EMS
Rutledge, TN
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNCritical Care - Critical Care Level of Paramedicine
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNSkills
- Critical care transport
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital sign assessment
- HIPAA expert
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Emergency management
- Medical history collection
- Scene safety assessment
- Emergency response
- Advanced cardiac life support
- TN licensed Critical Care Paramedic
- Medical data acquisition
- Direct patient care
- Safety protocols
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical records management
Certification
- TN Critical Care Paramedic
- CPR
- ACLS (advanced cardiac life support}
- PALS (pediatric advance life support)
- EVOC (emergency vehicle operator course)
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Grainger County EMS
01.2025 - Current
Plant Nurse (Critical Care Paramedic)
Koch Foods
07.2023 - 01.2025
Critical Care Paramedic Supervisor
Morristown Hamblen EMS
05.2003 - 07.2023
EMT-IV
Grainger County EMS
05.2001 - 05.2003
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Walters State Community College
Critical Care - Critical Care Level of Paramedicine
Roane State Community College