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James Carlson

Marion,IL

Summary

Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 17 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed.

Experienced EMT possesses State of Illinois EMT-Basic license and CPR certification. Effectively transports patients to and from skilled care facilities, hospitals and homes. Functions as positive role model committed to achieving and maintaining outstanding customer relations with community.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

EMT-Basic

Johnson County Ambulance Service
Vienna, Illinois
06.2005 - Current
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
  • Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.

EMT-Basic

Pope County Ambulance
Golconda, Illinois
08.2015 - Current
  • Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
  • Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
  • Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.

Education

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
03.2005

Skills

  • Emergency Vehicle Driving
  • Emergency Medical Team Coordination
  • Medical Procedure Prioritization
  • Spinal Demobilization Devices
  • Extrication Devices
  • Patient Immobilization

Timeline

EMT-Basic

Pope County Ambulance
08.2015 - Current

EMT-Basic

Johnson County Ambulance Service
06.2005 - Current

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technology

Shawnee Community College

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