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Elliott Varner

Elliott Varner

Paramedic
Fort Payne,AL
The only thing I regret about my past is the length of it. If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.
Tallulah Bankhead

Summary

Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 14 years of quality performance caring for patient's in emergency situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic and high stress environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy; and a goal is to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Field Paramedic

DeKalb Ambulance Service
Fort Payne, AL
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV and IO to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • 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.
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Respond to an average of 5 calls per shift, each call averaging 3 hours from time of call to time call is completed.

Field Paramedic

Highlands Medical Center
Scottsboro, AL
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV and IO to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • 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.
  • Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.

Advanced EMT

DeKalb Ambulance Service
Fort Payne, AL
08.2009 - 08.2014
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL
03.2023 - Current
  • Currently Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while working as a Paramedic averaging 60 hours weekly.

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
05.2016 - 05.2017

AAS degree in Emergency Medicine, Paramedic.

First attempt pass on both NREMT Skills and NREMT written, electronic, exam.

Associate of Science - Advanced EMT

Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
09.2011 - 12.2011

This is a certificate program, no degree awarded.

Associate of Science - EMT

Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
2009.05 - 2009.08

This is a certificate program, no degree awarded.

Associate of Science - History Teacher Education

Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL
08.2006 - 08.2008

Skills

Patient Assessments

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Software

Typing

Google Docs and other products

Microsoft Word and Excel

Certification

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support

Work Availability

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Timeline

Faulkner University - BBA, Business Administration And Management
03.2023 - Current
Field Paramedic - DeKalb Ambulance Service
01.2018 - Current
Northeast Alabama Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Paramedic
05.2016 - 05.2017
Field Paramedic - Highlands Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2018
Northeast Alabama Community College - Associate of Science, Advanced EMT
09.2011 - 12.2011
Advanced EMT - DeKalb Ambulance Service
08.2009 - 08.2014
Northeast Alabama Community College - Associate of Science, EMT
2009.05 - 2009.08
Northeast Alabama Community College - Associate of Science, History Teacher Education
08.2006 - 08.2008
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