Edwin Lawrence
Magnolia
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in emergency medical services and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Charge Paramedic
CY-FAIR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Houston, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
In Charge Paramedic
Cypress Creek EMS
Cypress, TX
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers and/or emergency center personnel to provide information about situations, to arrange reception of patients or victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Mentored new paramedics, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Increased community awareness of emergency medical services by participating in public education events and outreach programs.
PARAMEDIC
HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA (HCA)
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Travel Medic
- Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons on campus
- Observes records and reports to the healthcare team the patient’s condition(s), or injuries, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Operates equipment such as electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, external defibrillators, cardiac monitors
- Transport monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas
- Contributes information to a registered nurse to the assessment of the health status of Emergency Department patients
- Attend training classes to maintain certification, keep abreast of new developments and research data or maintain existing knowledge
- Coordinates with other team members police, fire EMS in the care of the ED Patient when appropriate
- Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons on campus
- Observes records and reports to the healthcare team the patient’s condition(s), or injuries, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Operates equipment such as electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, external defibrillators, cardiac monitors
- Transport monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas
- Contributes information to a registered nurse to the assessment of the health status of Emergency Department patients
- Attend training classes to maintain certification, keep abreast of new developments and research data or maintain existing knowledge
- Coordinates with other team members police, fire EMS in the care of the ED Patient when appropriate
- Administer medications as ordered under the direction of a licensed ED MD
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
LOUISA COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, in accordance to TJEMS, REMS, or ODEMSA protocols
- Immobilize patients for placement on ambulance stretcher for transport using backboard or other appropriate immobilization device
- Maintain vehicle, medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies as needed and checked on each shift
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers and/or emergency center personnel to provide information about situations, to arrange reception of patients or victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Decontaminate Ambulance interior following treatment of patients with infectious diseases and report case to proper authorities
- Attend training classes to maintain certification, keep abreast of new developments and research data or maintain existing knowledge
PARAMEDIC
LAKE ANNA RESCUE SQUAD, INC
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Served as Captain
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, in accordance to TJEMS, REMS, or ODEMSA protocols
- Immobilize patients for placement on ambulance stretcher for transport using backboard or other appropriate immobilization device
- Maintain vehicle, medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies as needed and checked on each shift
- Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers and/or emergency center personnel to provide information about situations, to arrange reception of patients or victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Decontaminate Ambulance interior following treatment of patients with infectious diseases and report case to proper authorities
- Attend training classes to maintain certification, keep abreast of new developments and research data or maintain existing knowledge
Emergency Room technician
Hospital corporation of america (HCA)
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons on campus
- Observes records and reports to the healthcare team the patient’s condition(s), or injuries, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Maintain a stocked unit
- Assists the licensed nurse in implementation of plan of care and documents in chart patient response to interventions
- Provides for patient safety
- Transport monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas
ELECTRICIAN
C&C ELECTRICAL
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
- Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
ELECTRICIAN
GILMAN SERVICES
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
- Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code
FLIGHT LINE MANAGER
DOMINON AVIATION
04.1998 - 10.2006
- Ensure experience levels and qualified personnel are scheduled on each shift
- Conduct employee training on subjects such as hazardous materials handling, new employee orientation, computer use, quality improvement
- Monitor arrival, parking, refueling, loading and departure of all aircraft
- Maintain air-to ground and point to point radio contact with aircraft commanders
- Performs and supervises airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.1994 - 03.1998
- Issue landing and take-off authorizations
- Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space or on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety
- Monitor aircraft within a specific air space, using radar, computer equipment, or visual references
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and wind direction or visibility problems
- Provide fight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations
- Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties
- Direct pilots to runways when space is available or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA12-2016
No Degree - Pre-hospital point of care Ultrasound
VCU School of Medicine
RICHMOND, VA05.2018
No Degree - UMBC Critical Care Transport Program
VCU School of Medicine
RICHMOND, VA12.2017
No Degree - Paramedic Program
VCU School of Medicine
RICHMOND, VA05.2016
Skills
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient management
- Emergency medical care
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric care
Certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- State Paramedic License - TEXAS, FLORIDA Department of Health or equivalent state agency.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO or EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Additional Skills Certifications
- Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Rescue Diver
- ALERRT-Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIRC)
- International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)
Professional Activity
- VCU Paramedic Advisory Board, 01/01/15-01/01/19
- Lake Anna Rescue Board of Directors, 01/01/16-01/01/18
- Louisa County Managers Operating Group, 01/01/16-01/01/18
- Louisa County Recruitment and Retention Committee, 01/01/16-01/01/18
- Captain at Lake Anna Rescue Inc., 07/01/16-01/01/18
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In Charge Paramedic
CY-FAIR FIRE DEPARTMENT
07.2020 - Current
In Charge Paramedic
Cypress Creek EMS
08.2019 - 07.2020
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
LOUISA COUNTY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
01.2018 - 01.2019
PARAMEDIC
HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA (HCA)
09.2015 - 07.2019
Emergency Room technician
Hospital corporation of america (HCA)
07.2014 - 09.2015
PARAMEDIC
LAKE ANNA RESCUE SQUAD, INC
03.2014 - 01.2018
ELECTRICIAN
C&C ELECTRICAL
02.2012 - 11.2013
ELECTRICIAN
GILMAN SERVICES
03.2009 - 02.2012
FLIGHT LINE MANAGER
DOMINON AVIATION
04.1998 - 10.2006
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.1994 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services
University of Arizona
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - Pre-hospital point of care Ultrasound
VCU School of Medicine
No Degree - UMBC Critical Care Transport Program
VCU School of Medicine
No Degree - Paramedic Program
VCU School of Medicine