EDWARD NEAL PRINCE
PARAMEDIC
Hot Springs Village,AR
Summary
Accomplished Paramedic with a strong background in patient assessments and emergency interventions. Known for fostering team collaboration and enhancing service delivery through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Operations Supervisor
Lifenet EMS
Hot Springs, AR
10.2009 - Current
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical interventions during critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and transport efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics in clinical protocols and operational procedures.
- Evaluated patient conditions quickly, ensuring timely decision-making for treatment options.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and maintained effective communication with dispatchers for streamlined operations.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Led community outreach programs to educate the public on emergency response techniques.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- 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.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
- Coordinated emergency response plans in times of crisis situations or natural disasters affecting company operations.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Consultant Project Manager EPIC EMR Projects
Perot Systems Healthcare
Dallas, TX
03.2010 - 09.2016
- Led cross-functional teams to implement medical informatics solutions, enhancing project delivery timelines.
- Developed strategic project plans aligning with organizational goals, ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout process.
- Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and define project scope, improving client collaboration and satisfaction.
- Streamlined processes through effective risk management strategies, minimizing potential project disruptions and delays.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of service delivery.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices in project management methodologies, fostering professional growth within team.
- Established communication protocols that improved stakeholder reporting accuracy and transparency across projects.
- Implemented change management strategies to minimize disruption during transitional periods, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime for impacted personnel or operations.
- Led Epic implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user requirements.
- Enhanced system performance through continuous monitoring and optimization of workflows within Epic applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for system upgrades.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices for Epic configuration and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Developed training materials and conducted sessions to empower end-users in effective Epic utilization.
- Analyzed business processes to identify opportunities for improving efficiency within healthcare operations using Epic systems.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and drive consensus on system enhancements and new features.
- Managed change requests, ensuring thorough documentation and communication throughout the modification process.
- Developed training materials for Epic systems, enhancing user understanding and engagement.
- Conducted one-on-one and group training sessions to facilitate effective system adoption.
- Assessed learner progress through evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify training needs and customize curriculum accordingly.
- Mentored junior trainers, sharing expertise to elevate overall team performance and effectiveness.
- Analyzed training outcomes, adjusting strategies to optimize user experience and efficiency.
- Implemented best practices in training delivery, increasing knowledge retention among participants.
- Drove change initiatives by leveraging data analytics tools to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Optimized project performance by regularly monitoring progress against established benchmarks and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas of inefficiency or suboptimal performance within projects or processes and proposing actionable solutions for resolution.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks, ensuring each team member was fully utilized based on skills and expertise.
- Maintained consistently open lines of communication between stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated swift decision-making processes.
- Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time efficiently.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Airborne Air Ambulance
Hot Springs, AR
12.1995 - 10.2009
- Administered advanced life support procedures in critical care environments.
- Collaborated with medical teams to stabilize patients during transport.
- Operated and maintained advanced medical equipment onboard aircraft.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Mentored junior paramedics on emergency response techniques and best practices.
- Evaluated operational procedures to improve flight safety and efficiency.
- Ensured patient safety, performing thorough pre-flight assessments and monitoring vital signs throughout transport.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of limited resources, improvising as necessary to provide comprehensive care during remote transports.
- Facilitated effective communication between all members of the flight team, ensuring optimal coordination during complex operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
- Promoted a culture of safety among colleagues by adhering to established guidelines regarding personal protective equipment and hazard avoidance.
- Delivered life-saving interventions by administering IVs, intubations, and medication administration during flights.
Paramedic Operations Supervisor
MEMS Ambulance
Little Rock, AR
10.1992 - 09.2005
- Administered emergency medical care and life-saving interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during emergencies.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs and priorities.
- Implemented operational improvements that enhanced response times and service delivery efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- 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.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic Certiciate
National Park Community Collage
Hot Springs, AR05-1994
High School Diploma -
Bismark High School
Bismarck, AR05-1977
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Stroke management
- Mass casualty incident response
- EMR / EHR
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Paramedic
- Prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS)
Certification
- Paramedic License - Over 30 years
Timeline
Consultant Project Manager EPIC EMR Projects
Perot Systems Healthcare
03.2010 - 09.2016
Paramedic/Operations Supervisor
Lifenet EMS
10.2009 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Airborne Air Ambulance
12.1995 - 10.2009
Paramedic Operations Supervisor
MEMS Ambulance
10.1992 - 09.2005
No Degree - Paramedic Certiciate
National Park Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Bismark High School
NREMT-Paramedic over 30 years
I have been employed full time, and lead teams in the EMS community for over 30 years. I was a volunteer driver, on a BLS ambulance for 10 years, prior to becoming a EMT.