Ivy Cockrell
Fort Campbell North,KY
Summary
Thorough nationally registered and critical care paramedic with experience carrying out patient evaluation and emergent care. Well-versed in emergency protocols, in-field care and critical care settings. Certified in advanced cardiovascular life support, pediatric advanced life support, pre-hospital trauma life support, advanced medical life support, and Tennennsee ventilator transportation. State licensed in Tennessee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Paramedic
Cheatham County Government
Pleasant View, Tennessee
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when transporting critically ill or injured patients.
- Responded quickly and calmly during emergency situations, providing necessary medical attention according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with dispatch personnel to respond efficiently to 911 calls for service.
- Conducted regular assessments of trauma victims in order to determine the extent of their injuries or illnesses.
- Monitored changes in patients' conditions while en route from scene of incident to receiving hospital facility.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments administered in the field by comparing results against established criteria.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
Paramedic
Vanderbilt LifeFlight
Clarksville, TN
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, level one multi-system traumas and pediatric emergencies.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing patient specific testing and administering life-saving medication.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Assessed and monitored patients with critical illness or injury in pre-hospital settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments provided and reported patient information to emergency department staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Managed airway management techniques including endotracheal intubation, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation as needed.
- Coordinated with physicians via radio communication concerning diagnosis and treatment options for critically ill and injured patients.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to new advances in paramedicine technology.
Emergency Department Paramedic
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Asked patients questions regarding ingestion or intake of over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drugs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Counseled patients and provided emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic & Paramedic
Edgar County Ambulance/Illiana EMS
Paris, IL
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Evaluated patient condition by taking vital signs, listening to their concerns, and performing physical exams.
- Transported ill or injured persons to medical facilities using ambulance equipment and techniques safely and efficiently.
- Provided basic life support including CPR, AED use, airway management, oxygen administration.
- Educated patients on proper pre-hospital care techniques such as splinting or applying pressure dressings for bleeding control.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police officers, hospital staff members, family members and other healthcare professionals when caring for patients.
Education
Critical Care Paramedic Program & Licensure -
Vanderbilt LifeFlight / Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN05.2019
Skills
- Field patient assessments
- Respiratory care assessment
- EKG procedures
- IV medication and medication administration
- Critical decision-making skills
- LifePak 15 monitor set up and use
- Zoll X series monitor set up and use
- Alaris IV pump
- Sapphire Multi-Therapy Infusion Pump
- Vapotherm
- BiPAP via Hamilton T1 ventilator
- Rapid sequence intubation - field RSI
- Hamilton T1 ventilator field use
- Zoll Z-Vent field use
- King Vision use for field RSI
- McGrath use for field RSI
- Finger thoracostomy
- Field chest tube placement
- EZ IO field use
- Tracheostomy care
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
Cheatham County Government
10.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Vanderbilt LifeFlight
06.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Department Paramedic
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
09.2020 - 10.2021
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic & Paramedic
Edgar County Ambulance/Illiana EMS
01.2017 - 06.2020
Critical Care Paramedic Program & Licensure -
Vanderbilt LifeFlight / Vanderbilt University
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
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