James Loggins
Lowgap,NC
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 18 years of experience in the pre-hospital setting and 10 years in the hospital setting. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-P
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2014 - Current
- Provided life-saving interventions such as advanced airway management, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring during critical emergencies.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere within the ambulance crew by maintaining open lines of communication, offering constructive feedback, and displaying a strong commitment to teamwork.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
EMT-P
Surry County Emergency Services
07.2006 - Current
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate pre-hospital assessments and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively communicating with fellow EMTs, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a high standard of care by maintaining up-to-date certifications and training in emergency medical services.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills while prioritizing tasks in high-pressure situations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication techniques.
- Exhibited exceptional leadership skills when coordinating with first responders on complex scenes involving multiple patients or hazardous conditions.
- Provided life-saving interventions such as advanced airway management, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring during critical emergencies.
- Mitigated potential hazards at accident scenes using appropriate extrication techniques while ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere within the ambulance crew by maintaining open lines of communication, offering constructive feedback, and displaying a strong commitment to teamwork.
- 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.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Provided education to familiarize patients with medical treatments and self-care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Education
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC10.2010
EMT-P -
ROWAN CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Salisbury, NC01.2007
EMT- INTERMEDIATE -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC01.2005
EMT-BASIC - EMT BASIC
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC2003
High School Diploma -
SURRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Dobson, NC06.1996
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Electrocardiogram Interpretation
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Pediatric Emergencies
- Incident Command System
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Patient Transport
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Triage
- Pre-hospital Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Critical decision-making skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Certification
BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
ADVANCED STROKE LIFE SUPPORT
HAZ-MAT OPERATIONS
CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAING
Timeline
EMT-P
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2014 - Current
EMT-P
Surry County Emergency Services
07.2006 - Current
CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC -
Surry Community College
EMT-P -
ROWAN CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMT- INTERMEDIATE -
Surry Community College
EMT-BASIC - EMT BASIC
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
SURRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL