Jason Kaempfe
Foley
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at Butler County EMS, excelling in advanced life support and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance team performance through training and mentorship while delivering compassionate care. Skilled in critical decision-making and emergency response protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Butler County EMS
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Administered advanced life support and emergency care during critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient treatment plans and manage on-scene care.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, ensuring readiness for diverse medical scenarios.
- Trained new paramedics in protocols and procedures, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Preceptor for paramedic students.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to determine immediate medical needs and interventions.
- Coordinated with local hospitals to streamline patient transfers, optimizing care continuity across facilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis Poplar Bluff
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Educated patients on post-care procedures to promote recovery and understanding.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care quality.
- Advocated for patient needs, addressing concerns effectively within care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws for diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Paramedic
New Madrid County Ambulance
05.2014 - 09.2020
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transport and care continuity.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics on protocols, procedures, and equipment usage.
- Implemented best practices for patient assessment, treatment plans, and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated with hospital staff to optimize patient handoffs and improve response times.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Education
No Degree - Prerequisite For RN
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MOSkills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency medical care
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Medical documentation
- Patient transport coordination
- Critical thinking
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV fluid administration
- Training and mentorship
- Emergency response protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Triage assessment
- Electronic health records management
- Compassionate patient care
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment plan adaptation
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Stroke management
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient examination
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Triaging
- Scene safety assessment
- Geriatric emergency care
- Allergic reaction management
- Mass casualty incident response
- CPR
- Fracture stabilization
- Medical records management
- Burn treatment
- Wound care
- Spinal immobilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Poisoning response
- Ambulance transfer
- Communicable disease control
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Medical supply restocking
- Bedside reporting
- Oxygen therapy
- Respiratory assessment
- Advanced lifesaving procedures
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Paramedic
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PHTLS
- Traffic incident Management
- CEVO 5
- 12 Lead EKG
Timeline
Paramedic
Butler County EMS
03.2021 - 09.2025
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Dialysis Poplar Bluff
11.2020 - 03.2021
Paramedic
New Madrid County Ambulance
05.2014 - 09.2020
No Degree - Prerequisite For RN
Three Rivers Community College