Eric Baker
Columbus,OH
Summary
Focused Paramedic with extensive experience, excelling in advanced cardiac life support and trauma management. Proven ability to adapt treatment plans swiftly while fostering strong relationships with emergency teams and hospital staff. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 37 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
ValueCare Ambulance Service
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with on-shift emergency team to cultivate safe and secure scene to tend to patients.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Paramedic Instructor
Franklin County Firefighters/Grant Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Increased learning initiatives by educating students using current methods and laboratory studies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Police Officer
City of Obetz
11.2013 - 08.2024
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
US Air Force Flight Medic
Ohio Air National Guard
05.1998 - 09.2016
- Complied with safety regulations to maintain well-being of flight crew and patients.
- Assessed extent of injuries or illnesses to provide direction for medical procedures once in hospital setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- EMT Instructor
US Army Combat Medic
Ohio Army National Guard
09.1996 - 05.1998
- Administered medications, vaccines and tests such as electrocardiograms and field neurological tests.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Collected patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment, and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
Education
Fire And EMS Certifications - Fire And EMS
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH06-1990
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy, OH05-1988
Skills
- Geriatric patient care
- Airway management
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Cardiac defibrillation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Oxygen therapy
- Basic life support
- Medical equipment functionality
- Medical equipment operation
- External cardiac defibrillation
- Basic life support expertise
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical reporting
- Trauma management
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency team communication
Certification
- State of Ohio Paramedic
- ACLS
- AHA CPR
- Haz-Mat Awareness, Operations, and Technician
- NIMS 100, 00005, and 700
- EVOC
Timeline
Paramedic
ValueCare Ambulance Service
09.2024 - Current
Police Officer
City of Obetz
11.2013 - 08.2024
Paramedic Instructor
Franklin County Firefighters/Grant Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
US Air Force Flight Medic
Ohio Air National Guard
05.1998 - 09.2016
US Army Combat Medic
Ohio Army National Guard
09.1996 - 05.1998
Fire And EMS Certifications - Fire And EMS
Hocking College
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
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