Cameron Hortin
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 24 years of quality performance in patient care, Public service, and Emergency Management. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency
03.2014 - Current
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Worked with other EMTs and paramedics to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately recording patient information during transport, ensuring seamless transfer of care upon arrival at hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Critical Care Paramedic
Morristown Hamblen EMS
12.2008 - 12.2023
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter
Roy City Fire Department
01.2003 - 11.2008
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Upheld high-quality service standards by consistently meeting or exceeding performance evaluation benchmarks set forth by management.
Fire Captain
Washington Terrace Fire Department
11.2000 - 11.2008
- Contributed to regional disaster planning efforts, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters and other potential crises.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.
- Implemented fitness standards within the department that resulted in increased physical readiness among personnel.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
Emergency Medical Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
09.2000 - 11.2007
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Increased public trust in EMS services by maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, families, bystanders, and other healthcare professionals at all times.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Plain City UT06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN08.2013
Skills
- I hold numerous certification in the EMS and Fire occupation
- Firefighter I &II
- Hazmat awareness and Hazmat ops
- Apparatus driver/operator
- Fire Service Instructor
- Rope Rescue
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, and PEARS Instructor
- NREMT Instructor
- ICS-300
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency
03.2014 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
Morristown Hamblen EMS
12.2008 - 12.2023
Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter
Roy City Fire Department
01.2003 - 11.2008
Fire Captain
Washington Terrace Fire Department
11.2000 - 11.2008
Emergency Medical Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
09.2000 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
Walters State Community College
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