Charles Jackson
Palmetto
Summary
With a proven track record at North River Fire District, I excel in emergency medical response and critical decision-making, ensuring swift, life-saving interventions. My ability to maintain composure under pressure, coupled with expertise in medical equipment maintenance and patient care, positions me as a standout paramedic. Achievements include leading multiple trauma events and enhancing interdepartmental relations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
North River Fire District
Palmetto
12.2024 - Current
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
Bradenton
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assessed and stabilized patients in emergency situations.
- Provided life-saving treatments, including administering medications and IVs.
- Utilized advanced airway management techniques for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs of patients on scene and during transport to hospital setting.
- Developed patient care plans based on individual needs or condition.
- Managed multiple trauma events simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
- Ensured compliance with established protocols for quality assurance purposes.
- Administered medications according to physician orders under standing protocols or verbal direction from Medical Director.
Paramedic
BayCare
Sun City Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Provided life-saving treatments, including administering medications and IVs.
- Utilized advanced airway management techniques for critically ill patients.
- Communicated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure proper patient care.
- Monitored vital signs of patients on scene and during transport to hospital setting.
- Ensured compliance with established protocols for quality assurance purposes.
- Inspected vehicles to ensure they were properly stocked with equipment and supplies prior to responding to calls for service.
- Administered medications according to physician orders under standing protocols or verbal direction from Medical Director.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Memphis Fire Department
Memphis
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
Education
Firefighter I/II Certification - Fire Science
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS08-2022
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Cordova, TN05-2011
Skills
- Fire suppression work
- Secure zone transportation
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Public assistance and support
- Medical response
- Fire suppression tactics
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Ambulance Transport
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Patient Immobilization
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Patient Condition Observation
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Dispatcher Communication
- Medication Administration
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient Evaluations
- Scene Assessments
- Oxygen Equipment
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Patient Data Analysis
Certification
- Paramedic
- Firefighter I and II Certification
- BLS ( Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS ( Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
North River Fire District
12.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
01.2024 - 12.2024
Paramedic
BayCare
08.2023 - 01.2024
Firefighter/Paramedic
Memphis Fire Department
04.2019 - 07.2023
Firefighter I/II Certification - Fire Science
Manatee Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School