Eric Mulford
Burlington
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to bring comprehensive training and hands-on experience to role. Proven ability to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic/ Clinical Preceptor/ FTO
Alamance County EMS
01.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality, compassionate pre-hospital care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention.
- Optimized patient outcomes through timely, evidence-based treatments and critical decision-making in high-pressure environments.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics and EMTs as a Clinical Preceptor and Field Training Officer (FTO), fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices in pre-hospital care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including hospital staff and first responders, to streamline patient handoffs and enhance continuity of care.
- Maintained operational readiness by ensuring proper equipment checks, compliance with protocols, and participation in ongoing training to uphold the highest standards of emergency medical services.
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Burlington Fire Department
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Executed effective firefighting strategies in collaboration with fellow firefighters to minimize property damage and protect lives in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Provided mentorship and leadership to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous skill development within the department.
- Served as an Advisory Board Member, offering strategic guidance and expertise to enhance departmental policies, operational procedures, and overall service delivery.
- Led recruitment and retention initiatives as a Board Member, developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and support highly skilled firefighters.
Critical Care Paramedic
American Medical Response
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Delivered advanced critical care transport by managing ventilators, multiple IV infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring to ensure patient stability during high-acuity interfacility transfers.
- Maintained clinical excellence by continuously reviewing and updating transport protocols, ensuring alignment with the latest evidence-based practices in critical care transport medicine.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and patient safety by actively participating in advanced skills training, including ventilator management, medication titration, and critical care interventions.
Emergency Room Paramedic
Carilion Clinic
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted nursing staff and providers in patient care by performing vital signs assessment, EKGs, IV insertions, blood draws, and wound care to support timely medical interventions.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure efficient patient flow, expedite diagnostics, and provide hands-on support in emergency procedures such as CPR, airway management, and splinting.
- Maintained readiness of emergency equipment and supplies, restocked crash carts, and ensured compliance with hospital protocols to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
Emergency Room Paramedic
HCA - Lewis Gale
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Assisted in the rapid assessment and stabilization of trauma patients by initiating IV access, administering medications under provider supervision, and preparing equipment for emergent procedures.
- Provided hands-on support to nursing staff and physicians by performing advanced patient care tasks, including wound irrigation, splinting, specimen collection, and assisting with bedside procedures.
- Ensured seamless patient care coordination by facilitating efficient communication between emergency teams, restocking critical supplies, and maintaining readiness of trauma bays for incoming patients.
Firefighter/ Paramedic/ Clinical Preceptor/ FTO
Roanoke City Fire & EMS
07.2004 - 09.2016
- Responded to diverse emergency calls in a high-demand fire and EMS system, providing both advanced life support (ALS) and fire suppression services to protect lives and property in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics and EMTs as a Clinical Preceptor and Field Training Officer (FTO), ensuring proficiency in patient assessment, advanced interventions, and operational procedures.
- Operated fire apparatus, including engines and ladder trucks, as a backup driver in the absence of the Lieutenant, ensuring safe and efficient response to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical calls.
Interfacility Transport Paramedic
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Conducted interfacility transports for patients from Med-Surg, ER, and ICU, ensuring continuous monitoring and advanced medical care during transfers between hospitals.
- Provided long-distance and out-of-state medical transports, coordinating care with sending and receiving facilities to ensure seamless transitions for critically ill or recovering patients.
EMT/ Paramedic
Roanoke EMS
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Gained practical experience in pre-hospital emergency care by responding to a wide range of 911 calls, enhancing assessment skills, patient care techniques, and critical decision-making.
- Worked alongside experienced paramedics and EMS providers, actively participating in patient interventions, medication administration, and advanced airway management to reinforce classroom learning.
- Developed a strong foundation in EMS operations by assisting with equipment setup, documentation, and seamless patient handoffs to hospital staff, ensuring efficient continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2025
Certificate - Firefighting And Prevention
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05-2008
Emergency Medicine Transport
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA06-2006
EMT/ Paramedic
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05-2001
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
Clinical Experiences
Cone Health Alamance Regional - Emergency Department (Spring 2025)
Pathways to Practice/ Capstone - 120 hours
Beacon Place at AuthoraCare Collective – Hospice Care Unit (Spring 2025)
End-of-Life Nursing – 20 hours
Piedmont Health Senior Care – Alamance County Health Department (Fall 2024)
Community Health Nursing – 40 hours
Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital – Labor & Delivery (Fall 2024)
Maternity, Newborn, & Women’s Health – 40 hours
Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Fall 2024)
Medical-Surgical Adult Health II – 80 hours
Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital – Crisis Stabilization Unit (Spring 2024)
Psychiatric Nursing – 40 hours
Duke University Hospital – Pediatric Specialty Care Unit (Spring 2024)
Pediatric Nursing – 40 hours
Cone Health Alamance Regional – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Fall 2023)
Medical-Surgical Adult Health I – 80 hours
Cone Health Alamance Regional – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Spring 2023)
Assessment Nursing – 40 hours
Cone Health Alamance Regional – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Spring 2022)
Nursing Foundations – 40 hours
Professional Presentations & Panel Engagements
Panelist – The Fentanyl Crisis & How Campus Members Can Help
Greensboro, NC – November 2024
- Served as a panelist discussing the impact of fentanyl on college campuses, leveraging expertise as a paramedic to provide real-world insights.
- Engaged in discussions on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and the role of campus members in crisis response.
- Answered audience questions and provided actionable strategies for intervention and awareness.
UNC-Greensboro, Elon, NC – April 2024
- Delivered an educational lecture to nursing students on the fentanyl crisis, combining statistical data, real-world case studies, and frontline experiences.
- Provided an in-depth overview of Narcan (naloxone), including its mechanism of action, administration techniques, and role in reversing opioid overdoses.
- Emphasized the importance of public awareness, harm reduction strategies, and early intervention in combating the opioid epidemic.
Awards
- D.O. Palmer Award for Clinical Excellence – Jefferson College of Health Sciences (June 2009, June 2008)
- Firefighter of the Year – Roanoke City Fire Fighters Association #1132 (May 2006)
- Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America (June 1995)
Certifications
Specialized Training
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training – Alamance Community College (Aug 2024)
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP) – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Mar 2024)
- North Carolina Children’s Vision Screening Program – Elon University (Feb 2024)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Jan 2024)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Jan 2024)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Jan 2024)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (Feb 2017)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) – NAEMT (May 2012)
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – NAEMT (April 2008)
Professional Organizations
- International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics – Member since 2005
- North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) – Student Member since 2023
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) – Student Member since 2023
Clinical & Documentation Software
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Documentation Software:Epic (Limited Proficiency)
ESO Documentation Software (Professional Proficiency)
ImageTrend Documentation Software (Professional Proficiency)
Fire Rescue Systems Documentation Software (Professional Proficiency)
Red Alert Documentation Software (Professional Proficiency)
- Microsoft Office Suite:MS Word (Professional Proficiency)
MS PowerPoint (Professional Proficiency)
MS Excel (Limited Proficiency)
Timeline
Paramedic/ Clinical Preceptor/ FTO
Alamance County EMS
01.2022 - Current
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Burlington Fire Department
04.2019 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Paramedic
Carilion Clinic
01.2017 - 10.2018
Critical Care Paramedic
American Medical Response
09.2016 - 04.2019
Emergency Room Paramedic
HCA - Lewis Gale
08.2012 - 01.2017
Interfacility Transport Paramedic
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
08.2008 - 03.2012
Firefighter/ Paramedic/ Clinical Preceptor/ FTO
Roanoke City Fire & EMS
07.2004 - 09.2016
EMT/ Paramedic
Roanoke EMS
01.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elon University
Certificate - Firefighting And Prevention
Virginia Western Community College
Emergency Medicine Transport
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
EMT/ Paramedic
Central Virginia Community College
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