Paramedic Supervisor
EMS Care
Columbus, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- 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.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for patients.
- Used equipment to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Used equipment to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over patients.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care patients.
- Used equipment to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Used equipment to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Responded to emergencies, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
