Danya Cushing
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at American Medical Response, excelling in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven track record in patient stabilization and emergency management, effectively training junior staff and enhancing team performance. Skilled in emergency diagnostics and compassionate patient care during high-pressure situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
05.2015 - Current
- Administer emergency medical care during critical situations, ensuring patient stabilization and safety.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals to develop efficient treatment plans for diverse medical emergencies.
- Operate advanced life support equipment to deliver high-quality pre-hospital care in various environments.
- Train and mentor junior paramedics, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Emergency Medical Technician
Bangs Ambulance
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient transport and treatment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, prioritizing urgent needs for timely care.
- Delivered clear communication to dispatchers and hospital staff regarding patient status and needs.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness for diverse emergency scenarios.
Education
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
EMSTAR
Elmira, NY06-2014
EMT B - General Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden06-2013
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School
Salem, OR06-2000
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Emergency management
- Medical equipment operation
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency diagnostics
- Vital assessments
- Mass casualty incident response
Timeline
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
05.2015 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Bangs Ambulance
06.2013 - 02.2015
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
EMSTAR
EMT B - General Studies
Tompkins Cortland Community College
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School
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