Resourceful professional in emergency medical services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in advanced life support, emergency vehicle operation, and patient assessment. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring exceptional care under pressure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Nicholas County Emergency Medical Services
Carlisle, KY
11.2024 - Current
Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and servers.
Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
Bandaged wounds and determined necessity for stitches or sutures.
Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
Firefighter
GardaWorld Security
Georgetown, KY
10.2024 - Current
Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, KY
05.2024 - Current
Received emergency and non-emergency calls and provided pre-arrival instructions to callers.
Assessed situations, determined priority of calls and dispatched appropriate personnel and equipment.
Monitored radio transmissions between medical staff in field and base station for updates on patient status.
Maintained communication with medical personnel in the field to ensure that care was being delivered appropriately.
Gathered pertinent information from the caller including name, address, phone number, nature of the call, symptoms and injuries and relayed this information to medical personnel.
Updated records in computer database after each call was completed.
Inputted data into computer system for tracking purposes such as incident location, time of call, type of incident.
Assisted in training new dispatchers on proper procedures for handling emergency calls.
Coordinated communications between multiple agencies during large scale emergencies.
Instructor
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington , Kentucky
10.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of mathematics, science and English.
Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington , KE
09.2022 - Current
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
Emergency Medical Technician
Nicholas Co Emergency Medical Services
Carlisle, KY
01.2019 - 11.2024
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
Observed infection control measures when treating multiple patients within a given timeframe.
Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
Emergency Medical Technician
Paris Fire Dept
Paris, KY
04.2021 - 08.2022
Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
Operations Manager/Training Officer at Stokes County Emergency Medical ServicesOperations Manager/Training Officer at Stokes County Emergency Medical Services