Bruce Wallace
Berlin,NJ
Summary
Skilled paramedic and ALS instructor with deep experience in emergency response, patient care, and hands-on training. Known for clear clinical instruction, coaching, and coordination with medical teams. Focused on improving readiness, safety, and quality care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Virtua Health System
Voorhees, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients and delivered advanced life support in field settings.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Administered medications and performed emergency medical procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted care during transport to hospitals.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Documented patient care reports and incident details for department records.
- Supported firefighters during emergency responses and medical teams during multi-unit emergency scenes.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Answered emergency calls to provide immediate medical assistance, supporting virtual health system paramedic operations.
ALS Instructor
Jefferson Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking skills among students, enhancing their engagement and understanding.
- Assessed learner understanding through practice sessions and skill checks
- Evaluated students' performance and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Supported staff development with coaching and clear feedback
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Revised training content to align with current educational standards. to reflect Jefferson Healthcare standards and guidelines
- Demonstrated safe work practices and infection control procedures
- Utilized multimedia technologies such as audio-visual equipment, computers or video projectors when teaching classes.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Established open communication with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning environment, fostering collaboration and support.
- Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in continuous learning on diversity, inclusion and racial equity to reduce learning barriers.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
Paramedic
Cherry Hill Fire Department
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
01.1994 - Current
- - Executed rapid emergency response to enhance Cherry Hill Fire Department paramedic operations.
- - Administered medications and followed protocol-based emergency procedures to ensure timely patient care.
- - Patient assessments guided advanced life support delivery in field settings.
- - Monitored stable vital signs and adjusted care to ensure continuity during hospital transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ09-1995
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Ambulance operations
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Intubation
- Trauma care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Rhythm interpretation
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV fluid replacement
- Ambulance operations
- Emergency medical services
- Respiratory assessment
- Patient transport
- Clinical instruction
- Intubation
Timeline
Paramedic
Virtua Health System
01.2022 - Current
ALS Instructor
Jefferson Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Cherry Hill Fire Department
01.1994 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Camden County College