James Petre
Westmoreland,TN
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 10+ years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Self motivated and driven to obtain higher level education to not only be asset to the service but to the community as well.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Hendersonville Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Paramedic
Sumner County Ems
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firefighters, police, and EMTs.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- 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.
- Trained and instructed newly hired EMT's and paramedic's on policies and procedures.
- Trained and practiced individual skill competency based on license level quarterly/
Combat Medic Specialist
United States Army National Guard
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
Education
Paramedic - Health Sciences
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2018
Combat Medic Specialist - Medical Field
US Army Medical Center of Excellence
San Antonio, TX02.2014
EMT-IV - Health Sciences
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12.2012
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Field Patient Assessments
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Instructor / Mentor
- Interpreting EKGs
- Compassion
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Community Relations
- Remains Prepared
- Disaster and Emergency Response
Certification
- NREMT-P
- TECC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS INSTRUCTOR
- Swiftwater Specialist
- Rope Rescue Operations
- Hazmat Materials Awareness
- Hazmat Operations
- Radiological Emergency Management
- Basic Search Operations
- GPS / Land Navigation
- Basic Aviation Safety A-100
- NWS / USGS Storm and Flood Training
- IS - 100
- IS - 200
- IS - 700
- IS - 703
- IS - 800
Timeline
Paramedic
Hendersonville Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Sumner County Ems
07.2019 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2015 - 07.2019
Combat Medic Specialist
United States Army National Guard
03.2013 - 05.2019
Paramedic - Health Sciences
Volunteer State Community College
Combat Medic Specialist - Medical Field
US Army Medical Center of Excellence
EMT-IV - Health Sciences
Volunteer State Community College
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