Eugene Smith
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
I have worked in commercial agencies, as well as municipalities and not for profit agencies. I have been an FTO, held supervisory positions, and been preceptor to many students. I am currently RSI credentialed and am well versed in SCT transports. Currently have ACLS, PALS, CPR. ATLS. Farmmedic, NYS search and rescue. Working on NRP and ABLS, and will be refreshing PHTLS and AMLS this summer. Studying to test for my CCP. Have taken the LPN coursework, but never taken the NCLEX. I have taught SCT classes to providers, and was working with a former medical director to implement an RSI program in a former agency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Community Rescue
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2020 - Current
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Paramedic Supervisor
Empire Ambulance Service
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic
Sherburne Fire Department
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Examined ambulance and equipment to meet safety protocols and readiness for calls.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Oversaw team wellness, morale and team recruitment.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed strategy during ambulance transport and prepared equipment and supplies to be readily available.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Education
Certificate - Paramedicine
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05.1994
High School Diploma -
Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School
Cooperstown, NY06.1990
Skills
- Patient Immobilization
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Examination
- Medical Assistance
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Medical Emergency Response
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- Ambulance Transport
- Life Support Management
- Airway Management
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Wound Care
- Basic Life Support Understanding
- Equipment Care
- Treatment Protocols
- Emergency Management
- Heart Monitoring
- Cardiac Arrest
- EKG Procedures
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- IV Insertion
- Oxygen Equipment
- Advising Students
- Adult Laryngoscopes
Timeline
Paramedic
Community Rescue
02.2022 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2020 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
Empire Ambulance Service
06.2019 - 09.2021
Paramedic
Sherburne Fire Department
04.2015 - 08.2018
Paramedic Crew Chief
Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps
09.2014 - 08.2018
Certificate - Paramedicine
Herkimer County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Herkimer County Community College
High School Diploma -
Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School
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