Christopher Kirven
SUMTER,SC
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 7 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paramedic position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Sumter County EMS
2016.12 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science -
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SCHigh School Diploma -
Robert E Lee Academy
Bishopville, SC05.2013
Skills
- Wound Care
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Field Patient Assessments
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Medication Administration
- Safety Protocols
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Examination
- Patient Immobilization
- Medical Supply Restocking
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Response
- Ambulance Transport
- Life Support Management
- Patient Support and Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Lifesaving Measures
- Cardiac Arrest
- Heart Monitoring
- Medical History Collection
- IV Insertion
- Neurological Assessments
- Bedside Reporting
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Patient Management
- EKG Procedures
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Operational Standards
Certification
- Paramedic
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- EPC- Emergency Pediatric Care
- AMLS- Advanced Medical Life Support
- PHTLS- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
During my time here at Sumter County Ems
● Won Second place in the Paramedic Savers competition in 2017 ● EMT of the year in 2018
● Won First place in the Paramedic Savers competition in 2018
● Obtained my Advanced Emt in 2019
● Won Advance Emt of the Year 2019
● American League Emt of the Year 2021
● The Best of Sumter, Emt of the Year 2022 ● Obtain my Paramedic June of 2023 ● Won Second place in the Paramedic Savers competition in 2017 ● EMT of the year in 2018
● Won First place in the Paramedic Savers competition in 2018
● Obtained my Advanced Emt in 2019
● Won Advance Emt of the Year 2019
● American League Emt of the Year 2021
● The Best of Sumter, Emt of the Year 2022 ● Obtain my Paramedic June of 2023
Timeline
Paramedic
Sumter County EMS
2016.12 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science -
Aiken Technical College
High School Diploma -
Robert E Lee Academy
- Paramedic
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- EPC- Emergency Pediatric Care
- AMLS- Advanced Medical Life Support
- PHTLS- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
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