David Morris
Broken Arrow
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Lead Paramedic with extensive experience at Tulsa Fire Department, excelling in emergency vehicle operation and critical decision-making. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through advanced life support and effective collaboration with healthcare teams during high-pressure situations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring seamless transitions in emergency settings.
Highly skilled paramedic with extensive experience in emergency medical services. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Adaptable to changing situations, with expertise in advanced life support, trauma care, and crisis management. Known for reliability and leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant /Lead Paramedic
Tulsa Fire Department
09.1996 - 08.2021
- Streamlined response times by maintaining accurate inventories of medical supplies and equipment on ambulance units.
- Collaborated with emergency room staff for seamless transfer of patients, ensuring continuity of care and proper documentation.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during transport, addressing their physical and emotional needs while en route to the hospital.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for patient care in accordance with established protocols, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, and other first responders during complex emergencies to ensure effective collaboration.
Paramedic
St Francis Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2009
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12-2025
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
Certification
- advanced cardiac life support
- pediatric advanced life support
- basic life support
Timeline
Paramedic
St Francis Hospital
01.2000 - 08.2009
Lieutenant /Lead Paramedic
Tulsa Fire Department
09.1996 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Fire Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
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