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
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
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
- 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.
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
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