Jason Knight
Starkville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Critical Care Flight Paramedic with a proven track record at Pafford Air One, enhancing patient outcomes through expert critical care transport and effective communication. Skilled in pharmacology and environmental emergency response, I excel in high-pressure situations, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Pafford Air One
11.2021 - Current
- Streamlined the transition from scene-to-hospital care, communicating thoroughly with receiving medical facilities about patient status and needs.
- Collaborated with ground-based EMS teams to seamlessly transfer care of critically ill or injured patients upon arrival.
- Maintained essential equipment functionality, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues as needed during flights.
- Utilized specialized knowledge in pediatric emergency care to provide age-appropriate interventions for young patients during flights.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pafford EMS
11.2017 - Current
- Managed challenging scenes with multiple casualties by prioritizing patient care, delegating tasks efficiently, and maintaining clear communication among team members.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Upheld strict safety regulations for both self and team members while navigating through hazardous situations.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
Paramedic
MedStat EMS
05.2013 - 11.2017
- Contacted medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Field Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2006 - 05.2013
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
Education
AAS-Paramedic - Paramedicine
Homes Community College
Ridgeland, MS08.2006
Associate In Art - Art
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS05.2001
Skills
- Critical Care Transport
- Environmental Emergency Response
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Scene safety assessment
ACLS
PALS
NRP
PHTLS
Certified Flight Paramedic Certificate
Certified Critical Care Paramedic Certificate
ABLS
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Pafford Air One
11.2021 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pafford EMS
11.2017 - Current
Paramedic
MedStat EMS
05.2013 - 11.2017
Field Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
10.2006 - 05.2013
AAS-Paramedic - Paramedicine
Homes Community College
Associate In Art - Art
Hinds Community College
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