Henry Mckelvey
Union,SC
Summary
Dedicated Paramedic with over 24 years of experience in emergency medical services. Skilled in emergency response, staff training, and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety standards and ensuring quality patient care during transport and treatment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
Family Medical Transport
Rock Hill, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of emergency medical services team, ensuring efficient response to emergencies.
- Coordinated patient care and transport with healthcare facilities, facilitating timely and effective service delivery.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and procedures, enhancing team competency and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with other health professionals in order to coordinate patient care plans and optimize outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards to mitigate risks.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated according to safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and ordered additional items to maintain stock.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling shifts, managing payroll records, ordering supplies.
- Investigated any incidents involving negligence or misconduct reported by paramedics or other personnel.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Paramedic
American Transmed
Gaffney, South Carolina
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate interventions.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during patient transport.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Documented patient information and treatment procedures accurately.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Engaged in training drills to enhance skills for managing disaster scenarios. related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure readiness for emergencies.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during emergencies, aiding in psychological stabilization.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Cultivated strong rapport with medical professionals to enhance collaboration and improve patient care outcomes.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
- Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Paramedic
Adventist Health System
Orange City, Florida
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and determined appropriate interventions.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during emergencies.
- Coordinated patient treatment plans through collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Fostered quality patient care by developing strong rapport with medical professionals.
- Supported team efforts and enhanced emergency response by exhibiting calm demeanor and proactive approach.
- Trained new paramedics on protocols and safety procedures.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chesnee Hugh School
Chesnee, SC06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Upstate EMS Council
Greenville, SCSkills
- Advanced life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Intubation
- Airway management
- Trauma life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Triage management
- Mass casualty management
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient evaluation
- Patient examination
- Field patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient management
- Patient counseling
- Patient transfer
- Medical history collection
- Medication administration
- IV fluid replacement
- IV insertion
- Oxygen therapy
- Wound care
- Spinal immobilization
- Patient immobilization
- Safety standards
- Safety protocols
- Compliance adherence
- Infection prevention
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Emergency vehicle maintenance
- Medical equipment operation
- Supply chain management
- Clinical oversight
- Treatment Planning
- Scene safety assessment
- Lifesaving measures
- Problem solving
- Critical decision-making skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Vehicle extrication
- Geriatric emergency care
- Mass casualty response
- Bedside reporting
- Vital assessments
- Respiratory assessment
- Direct patient care
- Scene safety assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Lifesaving measures
- Direct patient care
- Infection prevention
- Patient management
- Fracture stabilization
Certification
- Basic Life Support-CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NREMT-Paramedic Certification
- Florida Paramedic Certification
- South Carolina Paramedic Certification
- CEVO-Drivers Training
- DOT EMS Instructor
- Infection Control Officer
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Family Medical Transport
03.2025 - Current
Paramedic
American Transmed
06.2022 - 04.2025
Paramedic
Adventist Health System
08.2015 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Chesnee Hugh School
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Upstate EMS Council