Jennifer Ferguson
3180 Bentwood Cr. Dr. S. Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced paramedic with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring team safety. Demonstrates effective communication and patient support skills, complemented by expertise in medication administration. Consistently recognized for maintaining the highest standards of care during emergency situations. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through continued professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
Ascension St Vincent Hospital Critical Care Trans.
Indianapolis, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Coordinated emergency response teams during drills or actual events such as fires, chemical spills.
- Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop strategies for improving workplace safety culture.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Developed safety programs in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies.
Critical Care Paramedic
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Executed non-medical, non-emergency transfers for immobile persons.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Conducted regular assessments of trauma victims in order to determine the extent of their injuries or illnesses.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments administered in the field by comparing results against established criteria.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when transporting critically ill or injured patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting electrocardiograms for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
- Completed detailed reports about patient transfers.
Paramedic Field Supervisor
Seals Ambulance
Indianapolis , IN
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Maintained accurate records for each patient encounter, including vital signs, medications administered and treatments provided.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
- Developed strategies to improve response times during emergency calls.
- Monitored patient care quality, compliance with protocols and regulatory standards.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in emergency situations.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Investigated complaints related to paramedic service delivery or customer service issues.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by paramedics following an emergency callout.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Managed a team of paramedics, including scheduling shifts, assigning duties, evaluating performance and providing feedback.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Paramedic
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Ensured compliance with established policies related to infection control procedures.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and drove ambulance safely to site.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
Education
EMS Instructor Course -
NAEMSE
06.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Emergency Management/ Homeland Security
Indiana University
Bloomington, In12.2014
Associates of Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellerburg, In05.2011
Skills
- Occupational safety instruction
- Accident reduction planning
- Facilities engineering
- Contamination monitoring
- Hazard abatement
- Vehicle safety
- Disaster preparedness
- Safety training
- Safety courses
- Hazard and incident management
- Fall protection
- Occupational health hazards
- Emergency response
Certification
- Indiana Paramedic License, #7590-8479, 09/30/25
- IMBC CCP-C
- IMBC FP-C
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- NAEMT Instructor
References
Lucinda Robinson, (317) 750-0976, Owner of Hands Helping Hearts where I did my Paramedic Instructor Internship and student taught in 2020 and 2021, Dave McRee, (317) 786-7260, Owner of RESQ Health and Safety training, where I have taught CPR, ACLS and PALS on and off for 10 years, George Schulp, Director of Education, Superior Ambulance, Assisted in teaching AHA and NAEMT courses., Carla Vaca, (812) 670-6854, Friend since 2008, Casey Webb, (317) 869-9084, Friend and coworker since 2011, Brittney Chisholm, (801) 319-3420, Friend and coworker since 2018
Timeline
Safety Officer
Ascension St Vincent Hospital Critical Care Trans.
01.2024 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Paramedic Field Supervisor
Seals Ambulance
06.2018 - 02.2023
Paramedic
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Indiana Paramedic License, #7590-8479, 09/30/25
- IMBC CCP-C
- IMBC FP-C
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- AHA Basic Life Support Instructor
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- NAEMT Instructor
EMS Instructor Course -
NAEMSE
Bachelor's of Science - Emergency Management/ Homeland Security
Indiana University
Associates of Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech Community College
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