Carol Hamilton
Paramedic
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Experienced with emergency response and rescue operations. Utilizes critical thinking and quick decision-making to ensure safety and efficiency. Track record of effective teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Miami-Dade Fire Department
2006.12 - 2024.03
- Provided compassionate support to victims of fires or accidents through emotional reassurance and practical assistance such as finding temporary housing or connecting them with support services.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention in high-pressure situations.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness for emergency response situations.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided immediate medical attention to victims at emergency scenes, ensuring swift stabilization before hospital transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
ER Technician
Jackson Memorial Hospital
2002.02 - 2008.06
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure environments.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize patient flow and treatment efficiency.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology-Fire Fighting
2002-08
Skills
- Emergency medical response
Patient care documentation
Emergency medical treatment
Firefighting activities
Emergency response
Structural firefighting
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic - Miami-Dade Fire Department
2006.12 - 2024.03
ER Technician - Jackson Memorial Hospital
2002.02 - 2008.06
Miami Dade College - Associate of Science, Fire Science Technology-Fire Fighting