James Stanley Smith
Plainfield,Indiana
Summary
Experienced Medical & Safety Representative with a demonstrated history of working in Public Safety and the General Industry. Skilled in Emergency Medicine, Fire & Rescue, Security, Occupational Health & Safety, Investigations, HR related work, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Training.
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Acension Health System
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic
IU Health Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic
STAR Ambulance
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Onsite Medical Rep
Amazon.com
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Provide treatment, document, and conduct investigations for injuries and incidents that occur
- Complete routine audits and reports on building safety performance
- Complete risk assessments on process functions, building layout and design, and new constructions inside the Fulfillment Center
- Manage Workers’ Compensation process and drug testing process
- Conduct implementation of Environmental Health & Safety policies
- Member of the Associate Safety committee
- Conduct safety/incident investigations as needed
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
07.2015 - 10.2021
- Paramedic on a 911 only high volume service
- Triage/assess the severity of emergencies and administer the appropriate care
- Follow strict protocols regulated by the EMS Commission
- Preservation of life and property
- Highest level pre-hospital care provider
- Handle any emergency call as the leader of the crew using teamwork and communication
Security Officer
SRT Security
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Observe and report any suspicious activity on private property
- Assess the severity of emergencies and conduct appropriate procedure
- Complete inspections and audits regarding broken or misplaced property
- Community liaison between private apartment complexes and public safety/property management
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Ambulance Service
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Assist Paramedic in ALS/CC medical intervention
- Act as primary BLS provider
- Triage/assess the severity of emergencies and administer the appropriate care
- Follow strict protocols regulated by the EMS Commission
- Preservation of life and property
- Train new hires and refill supplies for other medical units
Education
AAS - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2015
Emergency Medical Technician -
Hendricks Regional Health
01.2009
General Education -
Plainfield High School
01.2007
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Patient assessments
- Emergency response
- Emergency diagnostics
- Safety protocols
- Prehospital care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- OSHA 10hr Construction
- OSHA 30hr General Industry
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic
- Emergency Medical Paramedic
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AHA BLS CPR Instructor/Provider
- START Triage & POST
- Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Admin
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety
- Autism & SIDS Awareness
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Rescue Task Force Awareness
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- Hazmat Awareness
- WMD/Terrorism Awareness
- Suspicious Package/Substance Aware
- Suicide Prevention & Active Shooter
- Effective Communications
- Donations & Project Management
- IS-100 Incident Command Systems
- IS-200 Single Resource & Initial Action
- IS-700 National Incident Management
- IS-800 National Response Framework
- Defensive Driving Course 4 Hour
- GMRS Radio License
- Technician Class Amateur Radio
Timeline
Paramedic
Acension Health System
12.2024 - Current
Paramedic
IU Health Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2024
Paramedic
STAR Ambulance
10.2021 - 10.2023
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Onsite Medical Rep
Amazon.com
10.2016 - 10.2021
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
07.2015 - 10.2021
Security Officer
SRT Security
01.2013 - 07.2015
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Ambulance Service
07.2011 - 01.2013
Emergency Medical Technician -
Hendricks Regional Health
General Education -
Plainfield High School
AAS - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
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