Donna Weeks
Decatur,AL
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 20+ years of quality performance in patient care. Accustomed to providing emergency care in dynamic environments. I bring top-notch skills in cardiac care, invasive interventions and pharmacology. Calm under stress and ready for challenging work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PARAMEDIC
Shoals Ambulance
Bessemer, United States
10.2022 - Current
- Performed Paramedic level emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre-hospital care.
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
- Calculated and administered medications while considering factors as: interactions, patient weight, and concentration of the drug.
Paramedic Supervisor
First Response Ambulance
Decatur, United States
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Performed routine medical technician duties in the emergency room.
- Obtained information from the patient required to check-in, assess vitals signs and documents all medical history, while preparing the patient for the nurse or doctor.
- Assisted physicians in treating emergency patients within the scope of practice as a licensed EMT-Paramedic.
- Calculated and administered medications, while considering factors as, interactions, patient weight, and concentration of the drug.
- Started intravenous therapy on patients of all ages.
- Performed EKG's on patients of all ages.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
PARAMEDIC
Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, United States
06.2006 - 09.2016
- Performed paramedic level emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre-hospital care.
- Calculated and administered medications while considering factors as, interactions, patient weight and concentration of the drug.
- Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.
- Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Operated and maintained emergency vehicles in a safe, efficient manner while obeying all traffic laws.
- Completed all mandatory education and training classes.
- Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic program
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.1997
High School Diploma -
Scottsboro High School
Scottsboro, AL1981
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Alabama State Paramedic
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Patient Transport
- Airway Management
- Safety Protocols
- Documentation and Reporting
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Medical History Collection
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion and maintaining
Skills
- Great Team player
- Great bedside manner
- Experienced in Intravenous and Intraosseous therapy.
- Airway management
- Experienced in managing a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
- Expert in handling ventilator dependent patients
- Well trained in several different models of Advanced Life Support equipment. (ex: LTV Vent, Eagle vent, Zoll, Lifepak, EZ-IO,)
- Great Computer and Communication skills.
Timeline
PARAMEDIC
Shoals Ambulance
10.2022 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
First Response Ambulance
09.2016 - 04.2022
PARAMEDIC
Highlands Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2016
No Degree - Paramedic program
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Scottsboro High School