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Jacob Brown

Wake Village,TX

Summary

Resourceful Paramedic offering five years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of intravenous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
DeQueen, AR
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
  • Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
  • Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
  • Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • 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.

Paramedic

Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
Texarkana, TX
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
  • Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
  • Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.

Paramedic - PRN

Texarkana Emergency Center
Texarkana, TX
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

EMT

Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
Texarkana, TX
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Used various medical equipment to administer treatments in emergent and non emergent situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Special Operations Pararescue

United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 10.2015

Honorable Dicharge

Education

Paramedic

Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX
12.2017

EMS

University of Arkansas At Texarkana
Texarkana, AR
05.2016

General Studies

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Teamwork
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical History Collection
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Medication Administration
  • CPR/ACLS
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Patient Management
  • Vital Assessments
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • Paramedic - NREMT
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ITLS
  • AMLS
  • PALS
  • Licensed Medic in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas

Timeline

Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam
07.2021 - Current

Paramedic - PRN

Texarkana Emergency Center
09.2020 - 07.2021

Paramedic

Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
08.2018 - 07.2021

EMT

Lifenet Emergency Medical Services
07.2016 - 08.2018

Special Operations Pararescue

United States Air Force, USAF
03.2015 - 10.2015

Paramedic

Texarkana College

EMS

University of Arkansas At Texarkana

General Studies

Southern Arkansas University
Jacob Brown