Curtis Day
Dover,TN
Summary
Adept Critical Care Paramedic with a proven track record at First Call Ambulance Service LLC, enhancing patient care through critical decision-making and effective teamwork. Demonstrated excellence in hemodynamic monitoring and fostering collaboration, significantly improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
01.2008 - 08.2019
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately recording patient information during transport, ensuring seamless transfer of care upon arrival at hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in continuing education opportunities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and mentoring new paramedics as needed.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Critical Care Paramedic
Cheatham County EMS
08.2011 - Current
- Built rapport with local law enforcement agencies through frequent collaboration on scene management tasks, fostering cooperation among first responders during emergencies.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately recording patient information during transport, ensuring seamless transfer of care upon arrival at hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Assisted with ensuring new hires entering the service by checking off skills, patient care, and other service requirements.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Stepping into leadership roles when selected and managing any occurrences that happen during the shift.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in continuing education opportunities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and mentoring new paramedics as needed.
Critical Care Paramedic
Centennial Ashland City
06.2022 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatments.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
Critical Care Paramedic
Horizon Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly participating in skills training and staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatments.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times by adhering to ethical guidelines and demonstrating respect for patients, their families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and reporting potential hazards or incidents promptly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
Education
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedic
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2019
Certificate - Vent Certification
First Call Ambulance Service
Nashville, TN12.2013
Certificate - Paramedic
Kentucky State Fire Rescue
Princeton, KY08.2011
Certificate - EMT-IV
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2007
Skills
- Critical Care Transport
- Critical decision-making skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- ECG Interpretation
- Intubation
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Certification
- PHTLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- STABLE
- NRP
- ABMLS
- CPR
- RSI/Cric/Vent (Recerted every 6 months at CCEMS)
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Centennial Ashland City
06.2022 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
Horizon Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
Critical Care Paramedic
Cheatham County EMS
08.2011 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
01.2008 - 08.2019
Certificate - Critical Care Paramedic
Volunteer State Community College
Certificate - Vent Certification
First Call Ambulance Service
Certificate - Paramedic
Kentucky State Fire Rescue
Certificate - EMT-IV
Volunteer State Community College
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