Brian Siedschlag
Yates Center,KS
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of Neurological and Cardiac emergencies, EKGs, and Pharmacology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic-PRN
Woodson County - Kansas
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient 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.
Patrol Officer
City Of Burlington
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Paramedic Supervisor
Coffey County Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- 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.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- 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.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS10.2020
No Degree - Paramedic
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.2016
Skills
- Lab Exercises
- Emergency Situations
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Medication Administration
- File and Records Management
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Safety Protocols
- Medical Services Administration
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Interpreting EKGs
- Life and Property Protection
- Field Patient Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Providing Feedback
- Instructional Techniques
- Special Requests
- Individualized Instruction
- Test Administration
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Community Relations
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Patient Immobilization
- Instructor Support
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Learning Environments
- Active Listening
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Cardiac Arrest
- Neurological Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic-PRN
Woodson County - Kansas
05.2022 - Current
Patrol Officer
City Of Burlington
04.2020 - 01.2023
Paramedic Supervisor
Coffey County Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2020
No Degree - Law Enforcement
University of Kansas
No Degree - Paramedic
Northeast Community College
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