Drew Brassard
Ashburnham,MA
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 12 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing peripheral and intraosseous lines placement. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Ayer Fire Department
02.2022 - Current
- Utilized standards of care and advanced life support in assessing, maintaining, and performing emergency care and medications as directed under my medical control
- I provided emergency medical treatment to the sick and injured using my advanced medical skills, including a cardiac monitor, intravenous catheters and lifesaving medications
- As a firefighter, I would provide life safety, property conservation and fire extinguishment
- I am the EMS supply manager
- I calculate costs, quantities, and randomized checks on supplies, then order needed supplies.
Health Technician; Paramedic
National Disaster Medical System, US Government
12.2019 - Current
- This position is located with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
- NDMS supports state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities
- The HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, in its role as Coordinator of Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8), Public Health and Medical Services, of the National Response Framework, employs the NDMS to provide patient care, patient movement, and definitive care, as well as veterinary services, and fatality management support when requested by authorities from states, localities, tribes and territories, or other federal departments
- In a disease outbreak, they may provide mass prophylaxis
- During a special event, they stand ready to serve in case of an emergency
- But no matter what the specific mission is, NDMS teams provide expert patient care that protects individual health and promotes national health security.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Townsend Fire Department
05.2018 - Current
- Utilized standards of care and advanced life support in assessing, maintaining, and performing emergency care and medications as directed under my medical control
- I provided emergency medical treatment to the sick and injured using my advanced medical skills, including a cardiac monitor, intravenous catheters and lifesaving medications
- As a firefighter, I would provide life safety, property conservation and fire extinguishment
- I am the EMS supply manager
- I calculate costs, quantities, and randomized checks on supplies, then order needed supplies.
Urgent Care Technician
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
10.2022 - Current
- “Triage” – taking a complete history and completing vital signs
- Oral, intramuscular or intravenous administration of multiple medications including antibiotics, anti-emetics, anti-inflammatories as well as Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
- Patient education regarding their diagnosis and at-home care.
- Phlebotomy for outpatient lab draws as well as Urgent Care patients
- Inserting/running IV’s and IV medications
- Performing point-of-care testing as well as hematologic lab studies within our moderately-complex lab
- Wound care and dressings, as well as assisting providers with minor office procedures such as suturing and abscess drainage
- Overseeing and assisting with women’s health exams
- Perform various occupational health tests including visual acuity, depth perception, color blindness, pulmonary function testing, lift testing, urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing and tuberculosis screening.
- Suture and staple removal
EMT Instructor/Tutor
AD Quality EMS
08.2022 - Current
- Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to our company as a learning-centered institution through the Institution’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services.
- Provide leadership and maintain a climate of open communication and teamwork.
- Follows lesson plans and lesson maps for a variety of EMS topics, especially those designated as focus areas for regular skills training; helps promote standardized approaches to common EMS responses by making such lesson plans and skills drill strategies available for all instructors.
- Conducts skills evaluation labs and patient management simulation scenarios; documents student performance and recommends improvement strategies where performance deficits are identified.
- Provides or assists with specialty courses such as AHA CPR and Emergency Medical Responder.
- Documents all training activities conducted, including entering rosters of participants and records of students’ performance into NEI-approved databases.
- Responsible to ensure all Training Assistants adhere to their schedules and report deviations to the management team.
- Responsible to ensure Training Assistants and Students report in the required uniform.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Management Team.
Education
M.S Fire Executive Leadership - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07.2024
Bachelors of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
06.2023
Paramedic Certification -
New England EMS Institute
Manchester, NH01.2018
Skills
- Adept at multiple Revival techniques
- Cool and collected under pressure
- Extensive Human anatomy Knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Documentation And Reporting
Timeline
Urgent Care Technician
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
10.2022 - Current
EMT Instructor/Tutor
AD Quality EMS
08.2022 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Ayer Fire Department
02.2022 - Current
Health Technician; Paramedic
National Disaster Medical System, US Government
12.2019 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Townsend Fire Department
05.2018 - Current
M.S Fire Executive Leadership - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelors of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Paramedic Certification -
New England EMS Institute
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