Erik Andersen
American Medical Response, AMR
Casselberry,FL
16
years of professional experience
Adaptable Paramedic with extensive experience in pre-hospital and in-hospital care, emergency management, and direct patient support. Strengths include patient assessments, IV insertion, and airway management. Committed to clear communication, safe transport, and detailed documentation that supports continuity of care. Experienced in decontamination, and chemical usage.
Work History
Paramedic
2 Months- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition and delivered advanced life support during emergency response calls.
- Operated ambulance equipment, stretchers, and cardiac monitors while maintaining readiness for transport.
- Documented patient care reports accurately to support continuity and compliance requirements.
Paramedic
2 Years 5 Months- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Paramedic
14 Years 4 Months- Followed infection control, safety, and scene assessment procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
Documentation and reporting
Advanced life support
Critical decision-making skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Emergency management
Pre-hospital care
Pediatric advanced life support
Timeline
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American Medical Response, AMR
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
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SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor of Arts from English
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