Dustin J. Campbell
Dwight,IL.
Summary
Experienced Paramedic with a vast experience in EMS operations. Fourteen years of supervisory experience. Maintains a highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services, Inc.
Elmhurst, IL
10.2017 - Current
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
- Performed cardiac pacing and needle thoracotomy with great care and expertise.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois
Pontiac, IL.
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; supervised inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates.
- Make periodic patrols of housing galleries and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution.
- Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution.
- Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic; observe traffic in and around the compound.
- Instruct inmates and maintain control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc.
- Observe for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher authority; counsel with inmates regarding institutional, domestic or emotional adjustment problems.
- Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items; maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures; maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment; instruct inmates in the proper care and use of institutional equipment.
- Maintain master inmate location counts; initiate and participate in search of inmate recreation areas, work areas, and housing units to prevent the introduction of contraband items.
Paramedic / Lead Instructor
Kurtz Paramedic Service
Dwight, IL.
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Provide emergency lifesaving advanced life support interventions for patients suffering from medical emergencies or traumatic injuries.
- Work under stressful conditions.
- Provided education to Paramedics as well as the public in ACLS, PALS, PEPP, and CPR.
- I worked in patient medical billing and records keeping submitting requests for payment to insurance companies, and patients. Processed payments received.
- Responsible for employee scheduling.
- Duties assigned to me include, public relations and patient care reporting software management.
- I brought the ICARE program to the department increasing morale for employees.
- I was the Camp 911 educational coordinator for the grade school for two years.
- I Received Morris Hospital’s Award for Excellence in 2011 for a witnessed arrest save.
- Paramedic preceptor for EMS students.
Lieutenant / EMS Coordinator
Dwight Fire Protection District
Dwight, IL.
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Perform fire suppression duties to protect life and property.
- Maintain station equipment with regular maintenance.
- As EMS Coordinator, I obtained BLS licensing from IDPH for the Fire Department's two BLS non-transport vehicles.
- I provided continuing education for the EMTs and Paramedics and maintained EMS equipment and supplies.
- As EMS Coordinator, I supervised seven Emergency Medical Technicians / Paramedics.
- As a Lieutenant I supervised twenty-seven firefighters on the Fire ground and at the station.
- I served as the secretary to the Dwight Volunteer Firefighters association.
- Duties included recording
minutes of the business meetings and handling correspondence for the organization.
Paramedic / Lead Instructor
Seneca Ambulance Service
Seneca, IL.
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Provide emergency lifesaving advanced life support interventions for patients suffering from medical emergencies or traumatic injuries.
- Work under stressful conditions.
- Assist the fire department on the fire ground.
- I made many suggestions that were accepted on improving service within their rural community.
- I taught EMT-Intermediate & Paramedic courses for the department.
- Provided ACLS, PALS, PEPP, and CPR training for EMT's and Paramedics.
Armed Nuclear Security
Dresden Generating Station
Morris, IL
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Senior Correctional Officer / Field Training Officer
Livingston County Sheriff’s Police
Pontiac, IL.
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Coordinated the receiving or discharging of inmates.
- Assured that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells.
- Confined and released inmates from cells.
- Supervised inmate activities.
- Responsible for driving a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities and other locations.
- Supervised inmates on work details.
- Patrol, on foot, the internal and external perimeters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions.
- Enforced rules and regulations governing the conduct of visitors.
- Examined packages to be received by inmates.
- Maintained discipline and orderly conduct.
- Investigated and handled emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections.
- Operated radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.
- Prepared routine reports and records.
- Keep inventory of various items.
- Attends State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certification.
- Developed the field training program for new Correctional Officers.
- Member of the jail transition team.
- Responsibilities included writing policies & procedures for the daily operations of the new jail facility.
- I was the senior officer on the shift supervising approximately seventy inmates and four to five officers per shift.
Emergency Medical Technician
Provena St. Mary’s Hospital Dwight EMS Contract
Dwight, IL
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Provide emergency basic and intermediate life support interventions for patients suffering from medical emergencies or traumatic injuries.
- Transport patients to the hospital in a safe manner.
- Complete patient care reports.
- Restock all equipment and ready the ambulance for the next call for service.
- Obtained my EMT Intermediate during this time period and worked at the intermediate level.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Supervision
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL2013
Skills
- Superior customer service
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Supervisory experience
- Team leadership & development
- Policy creation
- EMS education
Certification
- Advanced Certification Paramedic Kankakee Community College
- Illinois Licensed Paramedic
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Illinois Licensed Lead EMS Instructor
- Basic Operations Firefighter Certified State of IL.
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Technical rescue awareness
- Basic auto extrication
- LPG Propane firefighting
- Fire service vehicle operator
- CEVO
- National Incident Management Unified Command
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- National Incident Management System IS 00015.a Special events contingency planning
- National Incident Management System IS 00808 Emergency support function for public health and medical services
Timeline
Paramedic
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services, Inc.
10.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois
01.2015 - 10.2017
Paramedic / Lead Instructor
Kurtz Paramedic Service
01.2009 - 01.2015
Lieutenant / EMS Coordinator
Dwight Fire Protection District
01.2009 - 01.2017
Paramedic / Lead Instructor
Seneca Ambulance Service
01.2008 - 01.2015
Armed Nuclear Security
Dresden Generating Station
09.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Correctional Officer / Field Training Officer
Livingston County Sheriff’s Police
01.2003 - 01.2007
Emergency Medical Technician
Provena St. Mary’s Hospital Dwight EMS Contract
01.2000 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Supervision
Kankakee Community College
- Advanced Certification Paramedic Kankakee Community College
- Illinois Licensed Paramedic
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Illinois Licensed Lead EMS Instructor
- Basic Operations Firefighter Certified State of IL.
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Technical rescue awareness
- Basic auto extrication
- LPG Propane firefighting
- Fire service vehicle operator
- CEVO
- National Incident Management Unified Command
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- National Incident Management System IS 00015.a Special events contingency planning
- National Incident Management System IS 00808 Emergency support function for public health and medical services
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