James Adams
Lewisburg,TN
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 37 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, and intraosseous 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. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of EMS. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic/Captain
Coffee County Emergency Medical Service
Manchester, Tennessee
07.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Paramedic
Transmed/Medstat Ambulance Service
Tullahoma, Tennessee
08.2011 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Paramedic (Vent)
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
Nashville, TN
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- 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.
Paramedic/Director
Marshall County EMS
Lewisburg, TN
07.1985 - 10.2009
- 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.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- 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.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Education
Helicopter Pilot & Helicopter Flight Instructor
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL07.1991
Paramedic
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.1986
EMT
Pulaski Vo-Tech
Pulaski, TN05.1985
GED -
Marshall County High School
Lewisburg, TN05.1983
Skills
- Patient Immobilization
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Prehospital Care
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Communication Equipment Operation
Timeline
Paramedic/Captain
Coffee County Emergency Medical Service
07.2014 - Current
Paramedic
Transmed/Medstat Ambulance Service
08.2011 - 07.2014
Paramedic (Vent)
First Call Ambulance Service LLC
10.2009 - 09.2011
Paramedic/Director
Marshall County EMS
07.1985 - 10.2009
Helicopter Pilot & Helicopter Flight Instructor
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Paramedic
University of Alabama At Huntsville
EMT
Pulaski Vo-Tech
GED -
Marshall County High School