Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Critical Care Paramedic
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2023 - 06.2024
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
EMS/Flight Operations Specialist
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2021 - 09.2023
Monitored personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
Dispatched calls to relevant to medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
Utilized multi-line telephone system to answer inquiries from the public regarding emergencies, non-emergencies, police services.
Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch EMS and medical helicopters.
Paramedic
Benton County EMS
Fowler, IN
04.2021 - 10.2021
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma and respiratory illnesses.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community.
Dispatch Manager
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Fowler , IN
10.2020 - 10.2021
Implemented policies and procedures regarding emergency services operations and communications systems.
Oversaw the development of training materials for staff members on emergency services procedures.
Created daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for review by senior management personnel.
Provided guidance and support for new employees in the dispatch center.
Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by dispatchers is properly maintained according to established safety guidelines.
Assisted in developing plans for improving communication systems between dispatch centers and other agencies involved in emergency services operations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Benton County EMS
Fowler , IN
06.2019 - 04.2021
Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Parkview Health
Wabash, IN
06.2018 - 06.2019
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2018 - 06.2018
Answered patient call lights.
Recorded patient medical histories, vital statistics, test results, treatments provided, and other information into electronic health records.
Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient conditions.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Emergency Medical Technician
Three Rivers Ambulance Authority
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2018 - 04.2018
Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2016 - 02.2018
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
Answered patient call lights.
Mental Health Assistant
Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2015 - 05.2016
Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Provided crisis intervention services when needed to help stabilize the client's mental state.