Bryan L Ramsay
Manlius
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic and Fire Captain with extensive experience at Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp and Town of Tully. Expert in advanced life support and critical decision-making, enhancing patient outcomes through timely assessments and interventions. Proven leader in emergency response, fostering teamwork and safety while mentoring new personnel to uphold high standards of care.
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 40 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp
03.1974 - Current
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Fire Captain
Town of Tully
12.1992 - 11.2019
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of 7 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
- Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Airway management
- Patient transport
- Stroke management
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Certification
- Paramedic
Timeline
Fire Captain
Town of Tully
12.1992 - 11.2019
Paramedic
Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corp
03.1974 - Current
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