Eric Carpenter

Contacted interested clients from company generated data base to introduce Digital X-ray conversion units for sale.

Traveled mostly to assisted living facilities to draw blood from residents.

This is a 2000 inmate county jail on the south side of Atlanta, GA. Being the only paramedic on shift I became great at quick assessments and multi-casualty calls.

• Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
• Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
• Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.

• Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
• Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
• Worked fast track with a Physician Assistant and RN. Cared for approximately 50 patients a night in a 10 hour shift.
• Assisted in trauma bay and elsewhere in ER as needed.
• Applied splints.
• Started and maintained IV's.

• Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
• Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
• Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
• Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
• Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
• Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.

This is a county jail on the south side of Atlanta, GA that housed 2000 inmates. I was the only paramedic on shift and was responsible for all emergency calls even to the attached courthouse as a first responder for civilians.

• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Assisted as needed in Trauma Bay

• Filled medication drawers for patients in the hospital.
• Packaged individual pills.
• Delivered meds to the floors.
• Managed drug and supply inventories.
• Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
• Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
• Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as IV hoods.
• Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
• Troubleshot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
• Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
• Assessed the correct identity, strength and purity of medications.