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Charles Hinton

Willard,MO

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges with educational opportunities to increase skills as a paramedic. I enjoy challenges that will continue to push me to perform at higher levels of care. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 20 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic

Sturgis Ambulance
08.2017 - 10.2023
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Acted as Field Training Officer for all levels of new EMS hires and paramedic interns obtaining field experience.
  • Contract service with local hospital for airway management and intubation
  • Completed medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.

Paramedic

Spearfish Ambulance Service
10.2014 - 05.2021
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.

Medical Volunteer

First Help
06.2007 - 05.2013

Volunteered with local organization in Denmark to provide on scene medical assistance at concerts, races, and other events to international organizations.

EMT

Piedmont Fire And Ambulance
12.2001 - 11.2006
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

Officer, United States Air Force

USAF
07.1980 - 06.1994

Commanding officer at several staff levels involving nuclear operations.

Education

Certificate Program - Paramedic

School of EMS (formerly Avera McKennan School of E
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2017

Certificate - EMT

Western Dakota Technical Institute
Rapid City, SD
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
05.1980

Skills

  • Patient Transport
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical History Collection
  • Ambulance Transfer
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Assessments and Management
  • RSI Airway Management
  • Critical Decision-Making Skills
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Vital Sign Assessment
  • Medical Records Management
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Paramedic

Sturgis Ambulance
08.2017 - 10.2023

Paramedic

Spearfish Ambulance Service
10.2014 - 05.2021

Medical Volunteer

First Help
06.2007 - 05.2013

EMT

Piedmont Fire And Ambulance
12.2001 - 11.2006

Officer, United States Air Force

USAF
07.1980 - 06.1994

Certificate Program - Paramedic

School of EMS (formerly Avera McKennan School of E

Certificate - EMT

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Virginia Military Institute
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