Dustin May
Bellevue,MI
Summary
Dependable Paramedic effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
University of Michigan
05.2021 - Current
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts to maintain operational readiness and ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Safeguarded ambulance equipment through regular inventory checks, cleaning routines, and reporting any damaged items for replacement or repair immediately.
- Supported local disaster response efforts by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting victims at mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
- Addressed any performance or disciplinary issues within the team promptly and fairly, ensuring a positive work environment for all staff members.
Paramedic
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Travel EMT
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Started and Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
ER Tech
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Prioritized care based on clinician orders and current patient symptoms to optimize resource utilization.
- Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
- Took patient assessments, including blood pressure and temperature and documented information.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and Treated patient with such signs.
Emergency Medical Technician/Volunteer Firefighter
camanche Ambulance
12.2015 - 09.2020
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
- Evaluated patients’ medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care.
- Maintained supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer and performed necessary in-transit care.
- Presented departmental policies, strategies and programs to city administrators as required.
- Managed care in the field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Applied appropriate extinguishing agents to structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, aircraft, vehicle and wilderness fires.
Travel Tech
Rtg Medical
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Monitored patient therapy responses, reporting concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning G-tube, J-tube and regular catheter insertion.
Emergency Trauma Tech
Valleywise medical
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Adhered to local, state and federal guidelines and accrediting agency regulations.
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy Medical Clinton
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Documented contacts with prospects, related families or advisors and developed relationships with potential referral sources.
- Corresponded with operations staff to ensure key client deliverables and revenue goals were met.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance across all patient data handling, systems and training.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring an immediate response.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Held Multiple roles in different care areas including LTC, CCU, ICU, ER and MED SURG.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Answered patient questions regarding medication.
- Entered orders into the system and filled medication orders.
- Ordered medicines daily to ensure compliance with demands and needs.
- Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
- Promoted the health and well-being of patients through flu immunizations.
- Prepared prescription transfer requests from competitor companies.
- Processed prescriptions and checked them against known patient allergies to ensure prompt and efficient care.
- Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received and verified incoming drug inventories and reported discrepancies to lead pharmacist.
- Used an 8-point check system to verify labeled prescriptions.
- Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
- Ensured customers received quality care through collaboration with the pharmacist.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Assisted staff members with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Retrieved voicemails to better assist customers.
- Entered and processed prescriptions into the internal system with accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
ACLS/PALS/BLS/ITLS/PHTLS/CNA/CMA/EMT-P AHA IC
2017
High School Diploma -
Camanche High School
Camanche, IA2017
Skills
- Applying orthopedic splints
- Medical sample collection
- Airway management
- EMT-P
- Taking and tracking vital signs
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Nasogastric tube insertion/ oralgastric
- Venipuncture IV's
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/PHTLS/ITLS
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic
- ACLS/PALS/BLS AHA IC
- ITLS
Timeline
Paramedic
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2023
Paramedic
University of Michigan
05.2021 - Current
Travel EMT
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 07.2022
ER Tech
Genesis Healthcare System
04.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Tech
Rtg Medical
01.2020 - 04.2020
Emergency Trauma Tech
Valleywise medical
03.2019 - 01.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2016 - 12.2017
Emergency Room Technician
Mercy Medical Clinton
06.2016 - 03.2019
Emergency Medical Technician/Volunteer Firefighter
camanche Ambulance
12.2015 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
ACLS/PALS/BLS/ITLS/PHTLS/CNA/CMA/EMT-P AHA IC
High School Diploma -
Camanche High School
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