Danielle Van Dam
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Reliable professional held in high regard as a Paramedic for 5 years. Safety-conscious and hardworking with skills in effective communication, patient care, and advanced life support. Dedicated to delivering the highest level of patient care on every call.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Beaufort County EMS
Beaufort, SC
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
Paramedic/Firefighter Captain
Burton Fire District
Beaufort, SC
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Performed structural firefighting and wildland firefighting operations.
- Effectively lead and performed duties for motorized vehicle accident extrication, to include patient care.
- Promoted to the rank of Captain in May 2021 and managed the Medical Training Division for the Burton Fire District.
- Liaison for Medical control and the Burton Fire District.
- Maintained medical inventory supplies and medications.
- Ensured employees received proper medical training to satisfy requirements outlined in NREMT and DHEC.
- Designated Infection Control Officer.
EMT/Firefighter
Lady's Island St. Helena Fire Department
Beaufort, SC
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Performed Structural and wildland firefighting operations.
- Performed motorized vehicle extrication, to include patient care.
- Participated in many community outreach events to promote public health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2012
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Documentation and Reporting
- Airway Management
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
Certification
- NREMT-P
- FP-C
- ACLS provider
- PALS Provider
- ITLS Provider
- BLS Provider
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year 2020 for the Burton Fire District
Timeline
Paramedic
Beaufort County EMS
05.2022 - Current
Paramedic/Firefighter Captain
Burton Fire District
11.2018 - 05.2022
EMT/Firefighter
Lady's Island St. Helena Fire Department
04.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Anne Arundel Community College
- NREMT-P
- FP-C
- ACLS provider
- PALS Provider
- ITLS Provider
- BLS Provider
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