James Barber
Saint Michael,PA
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering aproven 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 the paramedic and emergency medical services industry for the last 15 years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
Certification
Work History
National Registered Paramedic
Forest Hills Area Ambulance
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
National Registered Paramedic
Centre LifeLink
04.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
National Registered Paramedic
Citizens Ambulance Service, ASMC.
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- 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.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Northwest EMS
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Transcare Ambulance
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Penn Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA09.2024
No Degree - Paramedic
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA04.2021
Associate of Science - Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
Titusville, PA09.2006
High School Diploma -
West Shamokin High School
Rural Valley, PA06.2006
Skills
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Logical Reasoning
- Injury Monitoring
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Management
- Diagnose Issues
- Equipment Inspection
- Treatment Documentation
- Social Media Platforms
- Managed Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Scheduling and Coordinating
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic-National Registered
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIMS 100-200-700-800-300
- Rescue Task Force
- Active shooter
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Special Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Water Rescue Awareness
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Timeline
National Registered Paramedic
Forest Hills Area Ambulance
04.2023 - Current
National Registered Paramedic
Centre LifeLink
04.2022 - 07.2023
National Registered Paramedic
Citizens Ambulance Service, ASMC.
09.2018 - 04.2022
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Northwest EMS
07.2017 - 09.2018
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Transcare Ambulance
02.2015 - 02.2016
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Penn Highlands Community College
No Degree - Paramedic
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
High School Diploma -
West Shamokin High School
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic-National Registered
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIMS 100-200-700-800-300
- Rescue Task Force
- Active shooter
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Special Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Water Rescue Awareness
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
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