Hank Askew
Newnan,GA
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of [Area of expertise].
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
City Of Hapeville Fire Department
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Captain/Paramedic
Coweta County Fire Rescue
09.2007 - 10.2019
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Education
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Loganville, GA05.2005
Skills
- Victim Reception Arrangement
- Life Support Management
- Extrication Devices
- Emergency Medical Care
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Basic Life Support Understanding
- Patient Immobilization
- Safety Protocols
- Cardiac Arrest
- Medical Emergency Response
- Intubation
- Drug Inventory Management
- Physical Conditioning
- Injury Treatment
- IV Fluid Replacement
- IV Insertion
- Patient Management
Timeline
Captain/Paramedic
City Of Hapeville Fire Department
10.2019 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
01.2010 - 01.2013
Captain/Paramedic
Coweta County Fire Rescue
09.2007 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
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