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
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
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
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