Colby Rivers
Oswego
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Lewis County Search & Rescue Inc.
09.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient transport and care transition.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, ensuring compliance with protocols and standards.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on emergency response procedures and best practices.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised emergency medical operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation, optimizing response times during critical incidents.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local healthcare facilities to streamline patient transfers.
- Led incident debriefings, analyzing outcomes to identify areas for operational improvement.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
NORTHERN OSWEGO CO. AMBULANCE
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Above listed qualifications, Including Narcotics Officer and OSHA Compliance Officer.
- Active participant on the Continuous Quality Improvement committee for the agency.
LEWIS COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Above listed qualifications, Including role of Paramedic Captain.
- Responsible for assisting In the overall operations of the agency during responsible shifts.
- Provided guidance and supervision over staff.
- Coordinated Interfacility transports and deployment of crews to appropriate outposts.
- Served as Supply Officer for the agency.
- Communication with other management, staff, employees and other public safety personnel.
Education
Paramedicine Track -
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2016
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedic
Upstate Medical
Syracuse, NY06-2026
Skills
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Preceptor
- Narcotics Officer (NOCA)
- Rapid Sequence Intubation
- Captain (Lewis Co)
- OSHA Compliance
- ImageTrend Administration
- Vent Paramedic (AMR)
Certification
- NYS, NR Paramedic
- AHA BLS CPR
- AHA ACLS
- AHA PALS
- NYS EMT-CC (Prior to EMT-P)
- NYS FF1
- CEVO
- Fire Officer 1
Personal Information
Title: Senior Urban Paramedic
Timeline
Paramedic
Lewis County Search & Rescue Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2023 - Current
NORTHERN OSWEGO CO. AMBULANCE
12.2016 - 02.2023
LEWIS COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE
11.2010 - 11.2018
Paramedicine Track -
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedic
Upstate Medical