Carter Alford
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
UNC Wayne Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Performed emergency treatment on sick and injured patients coming to the emergency department
- Communication with nursing staff as well as physicians
- Skills, IV, medication administration, assessment, intubation, oxygen therapy, lab draw, Foley catheter, charting on epic system as well as meditech
- Maintain Ambulance for emergency transfers. Transfer patients to appropriate care facilities.
- 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.
Paramedic Instructor
Lenoir Community College
01.2020 - Current
- Teaching emergency medical technician classes, paramedic classes as well as CPR, ACLS and PALS
- Organized continuing education opportunities for practicing paramedics seeking recertification or advancement within their careers.
- Established strong relationships with local EMS agencies, fostering collaboration and creating valuable networking opportunities for students.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements.
- Managed classroom logistics such as equipment setup and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality for instructional purposes.
ER - Paramedic
Wilson Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Fostered strong relationships with local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, hospitals, dispatch centers to enhance overall coordination during emergencies.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining thorough patient records, keeping track of medical equipment inventory, and updating incident reports.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by expertly performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results to guide treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality pediatric emergency care using industry-standard practices tailored to the unique needs of young patients.
- Supported successful interfacility transfers by managing complex medical equipment setups while ensuring patient stability throughout transport duration.
Paramedic
Wilson County EMS
10.2013 - 04.2019
- Responding and treating sick and injured patients in the Wilson County
- Maintenance on ambulance and station
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC07-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Lenoir Community College
Kinston07-2013
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro, Kiwanis member since 2013. Giving back to my local community.
Timeline
Paramedic
UNC Wayne Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Paramedic Instructor
Lenoir Community College
01.2020 - Current
ER - Paramedic
Wilson Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2023
Paramedic
Wilson County EMS
10.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
East Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Lenoir Community College
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