Bryce Burch
Summary
Experienced paramedic with expertise in cardiac care, invasive interventions, and pharmacology. Thrives in high-pressure situations and excels in challenging work environments. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency care through continuous reinforcement of skills via simulations and actively seeking out additional training opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
08.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Paramedic
Childress EMS
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
EMT-Basic
StaffDash
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- 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.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs to hospital staff through comprehensive documentation and verbal reports of patient care provided during transport.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Ensured scene safety by quickly evaluating potential hazards and taking appropriate precautions to protect patients, bystanders, and team members.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
EMT-Basic
Stinnett EMS
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
EMT-Basic
Groom Ambulance Service
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Followed pre-printed and map-based directions to locate sites and maintained awareness of changes in roadways or points of access.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
EMT-Basic
Associated Ambulance Authority
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Mike's Pharmacy
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clarendon High School
Clarendon, TX05.2020
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Patient management
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Medication administration
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Texas DSHS Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- EPC - Emergency Pediatric Care
- AMLS - Advanced Medical Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
08.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Childress EMS
06.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
StaffDash
12.2023 - 04.2024
EMT-Basic
Stinnett EMS
06.2021 - 10.2023
EMT-Basic
Associated Ambulance Authority
06.2021 - 04.2023
EMT-Basic
Groom Ambulance Service
05.2021 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Mike's Pharmacy
01.2021 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Clarendon High School
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