DONNA TRAVIS
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Fast-acting [Job Title] provides quality care to patients in critical medical situations. Maintains vast knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols with strong background in CPR and first aid. Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed and focused in emergency situations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
MED EXPRESS
03.2015 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Advanced EMT
Med Express Ambulance Svc
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
EMT-BASIC
Med Express Ambulance Svc
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
LPN Office Nurse
ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
12.2010 - Current
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Firefighter
BEAUREGARD FIRE DISTRICT 2
06.1992 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
FIRE CAPTAIN/Paramedic Supervisor
DERIDDER FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.1995 - 06.2004
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
Education
FIRE SCIENCE - FIREFIGHTING
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAPARAMEDICINE DEGREE - PARAMEDICINE
SCHOOL OF EMS
Tyler, TX02.2023
ADVANCED EMT - ADVANCED EMT
ADVANCED RESCUE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
09.2021
EMT-B - EMT
ADVANCED RESCUE EDUCATION SOLUTIONSS
03.2020
PARAMEDICINE - PARAMEDIC
SOWELA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
LAKE CHARLES02.1995
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School
Longville, LA05.1989
Skills
- Patient Triage
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Supply Restocking
- Accident Response
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Advanced Life Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Patient Triage
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMP -Nationally Registered Paramedic,
- AHA-ACLS, PALS AND BLS INSTRUCTOR
Timeline
Advanced EMT
Med Express Ambulance Svc
03.2021 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
MED EXPRESS
03.2015 - Current
EMT-BASIC
Med Express Ambulance Svc
03.2015 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
12.2010 - Current
FIRE CAPTAIN/Paramedic Supervisor
DERIDDER FIRE DEPARTMENT
08.1995 - 06.2004
Firefighter
BEAUREGARD FIRE DISTRICT 2
06.1992 - Current
FIRE SCIENCE - FIREFIGHTING
Louisiana State University And A&M College
PARAMEDICINE DEGREE - PARAMEDICINE
SCHOOL OF EMS
ADVANCED EMT - ADVANCED EMT
ADVANCED RESCUE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
EMT-B - EMT
ADVANCED RESCUE EDUCATION SOLUTIONSS
PARAMEDICINE - PARAMEDIC
SOWELA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School
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