Edward James
EUCHA,OK
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 30 + years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Mayes Emergency Service Trust Authority
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Paramedic
Mayes Emergency Service Trust Authority
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeastern A&M College
Miami, OKNo Degree - Paramedic
Afton, OK Vo Tech
Afton, OKSkills
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Ambulance Transport
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Paramedic
Mayes Emergency Service Trust Authority
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Paramedic
Mayes Emergency Service Trust Authority
08.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeastern A&M College
No Degree - Paramedic
Afton, OK Vo Tech
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