Verified ambulance functionality and equipment status at the start of every shift.
Maintained operational efficiency by systematically restocking and checking ambulance and work station daily.
Facilitated seamless interaction with dispatchers to ensure timely response to calls.
Followed established protocols to deliver consistent patient care.
- Evaluated and monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Participated in community health initiatives to promote public health education and awareness.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and fire departments during multi-agency emergency responses.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Assisted with quality assurance initiatives by reviewing patient care reports and offering constructive feedback to improve overall performance within the organization.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.