Mary Simpson
Nashville,NC
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of 10 years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Wake Med Critical Care Services
01.2025 - Current
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines for emergency medical procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
Paramedic, Station Officer
Nash County Emergency Services
05.2017 - Current
- Performs paramedic level life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care in the Emergency
- Medical Services unit of the County
- An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the certified Paramedic level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims and performing advanced emergency care including the administration of life sustaining treatment to patients on- site and while en route to area hospitals
- Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non- emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility
- Employees serve as a member of a response unit and are responsible for the medical care administered to the patient
- Work requires considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief
- Employees are exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, thus the work is subject to the
- OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens
- Work is performed in accordance with established EMT and medical procedures and under departmental and local medical director approved protocols
- Work is performed under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor and is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at emergency scenes, and public feedback
- Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Responds to emergency calls in a an ambulance and performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for advanced life support; administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of suction units, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, syringes and medications, and cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacers, and performance of intubation/advanced airway management
- Performs emergency medical acts in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County's
- Medical Director; administers cardiac and narcotic medications via intravenous line, administers specified solutions by intravenous infusion, performs pulmonary ventilations and obtains EKG's for cardiac diagnostics.
- Performs patient assessment, basic life support techniques in accordance with the approved protocols including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing injuries and splinting of fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; provision of basic life support for medical injuries, assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth, treatment of injuries and burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility, and extrication of patients from confined areas
- Transports patients to local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient
- Completes full patient care documentation through various paper and electronic based formats during and after calls for service including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability
- Participates in a continuous training program to maintain certification and improve competence in medical technical work and operation; studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay
- Inspects and tests response vehicles and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes equipment daily; ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention
- Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; cleans, sweeps, mops, etc.; exercises on duty to maintain health and fitness
- Participates in community outreach programs to promote safety and prevention awareness and to provide information on EMS services
- Additional roles: With appropriate training and assignment, may serve as a Preceptor, serving as a mentor to assigned new employees or students completing clinical hours, evaluating competency and performance; may serve as a clinical coordinator assigning and tracking the assignment of preceptors to employees or students
- Additional Job Duties
- Assists with the direction and control during disaster situations
- Performs other related work as required
Safety Paramedic
International SOS
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Provided critical incident stress debriefing to fellow emergency medical services personnel following traumatic calls, fostering a supportive work environment for all team members.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
Instructor
Nash Community College
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
ED Technician
UNC Health Care, Johnston
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Worked in emergency department and assisted doctors and nurses with treating patients
- Common examples are collecting lab specimens, gathering patient information, monitoring EKGs, an heart rhythms, treating wounds and assisting doctors and nurses during procedures
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Certificate in Paramedic -
Nash Community College
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
06.2014
Certificate in EMT-Basic -
Nash Community College
01.2014
Skills
- Field patient assessments
- Patient support and assistance
- Emergency management
- Lifesaving measures
- Respiratory care assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Ambulance transport
- EKG procedures
- Relationship building
- IV and medication administration
- Team management
- Communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Medical Emergency Response
- Airway Management
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
Certification
- Paramedic
- PALS, AHA- OCT 2026
- ACLS, AHA- OCT 2026
- BLS, AHA- OCT 2026
- Community paramedic
Timeline
Paramedic
Wake Med Critical Care Services
01.2025 - Current
Safety Paramedic
International SOS
12.2024 - 02.2025
Instructor
Nash Community College
05.2020 - 11.2023
Paramedic, Station Officer
Nash County Emergency Services
05.2017 - Current
ED Technician
UNC Health Care, Johnston
08.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Certificate in EMT-Basic -
Nash Community College
Certificate in Paramedic -
Nash Community College
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