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Cassandra Meldrum

Wildwood,Missouri

Summary

Dedicated Paramedic with 2 years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician performing critical thinking and decision-making skills. Safely established effective communication with patients to be able to provide the highest level of care allowed.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Medic One Ambulance
Earth City, MO
10.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
  • Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
  • Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
  • Supervised the St. Louis PBR event.

Emergency Medical Technician

Medic One Ambulance
Earth City, MO
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Identified needs of patients promptly and efficiently
  • Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
  • Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
  • Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
  • Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
  • Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
  • Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
  • Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05-2023

Skills

  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • Treatment Planning

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paramedic

Medic One Ambulance
10.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Medic One Ambulance
10.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Paramedicine

Lindenwood University
Cassandra Meldrum