JACOB TAYLOR
Melissa,TX
Summary
Professional with a strong foundation in emergency medical care, proficient at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting the evolving needs of the communities served. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Howe Fire Rescue
Howe, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, quality care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions, with limited personnel and equipment.
- Performed advanced care en route to the hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery, and control wounds, with transport ETAs ranging from 15 to 55 minutes.
Emergency Room Technician
Medical City McKinney
McKinney, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient quality of life by connecting with patients using empathy, joy, and composure, treating them as though they were my own family.
- Assisted with strokes, traumas, STEMIs, combative psych patients, emergency surgical procedures, reductions/splints, and CPRs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
EMT-B
Texas Vital Care
Bells, TX
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported professional medical personnel with emergency treatments.
- Retained continually updated knowledge of treatment protocols and methods in a constantly changing environment.
- Assisted admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to vital statistics and circumstances of emergencies.
Volunteer Firefighter
Howe Fire Department
Howe, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with the strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
Education
AAS-EMS - Emergency Medical Services Candidate
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX03.2024
Skills
- Composed under stressful situations
- Strong worker
- Adaptability
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Certified Paramedic (774875)
- ACLS
- PALS
- IS-5: Intro to Hazardous materials
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-700
- ICS-800
- "Courage to be safe"
- Class B permit
- Wildland Fire S130/S190 course completion
Timeline
Paramedic
Howe Fire Rescue
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Medical City McKinney
05.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Texas Vital Care
04.2022 - 04.2023
Volunteer Firefighter
Howe Fire Department
11.2021 - Current
AAS-EMS - Emergency Medical Services Candidate
Collin County Community College
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