JOSEPH G. TRAPP
Pittston,ME
Summary
Highly skilled in flight combat paramedic duties, with extensive training and expertise in providing emergency and routine healthcare services to enlisted personnel in the United States Army. Possessing a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented approach, I have a deep understanding of medical terminology and practices. A resourceful medical professional, excelling in collecting patient histories, assessing current conditions, and monitoring vital signs. Experience includes administering medications, vaccines, and proficiency in BLS, ALS, PHTLS, and AMLS protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Midcoast Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted Doctors and Nurses in the Emergency Department
- Responsible for assessing patients needs, monitoring their health and vitals
- Gathering medical supplies and compiling patient reports
- Used CPR skills as well as Combat Medic skills in assisting with patient care and treatment
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Combat Medic (68W)
Maine Army National Guard
10.2020 - Current
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Assessments
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring
- Assisted in the development and execution of realistic training scenarios simulating battlefield injuries, honing both individual proficiencies and collective teamwork capabilities within the unit.
- Served as a trusted advisor for unit leaders on healthcare-related matters, leveraging medical expertise to promote informed decision-making during critical situations.
Lifeguard Instructor
City of Townsend
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction
- Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services, resulting in 3 positive outcomes
- Provided mentorship to junior lifeguards, guiding their professional growth throughout their employment.
- Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedics arrived on scene
- Tracked students’ progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement
Education
BS Candidate - History, Biology
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTundefined
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MEHigh School HONORS - undefined
The Peddie School
Hightstown, NJ01.2018
Associates in Paramedicine -
Uniformed Services University of The Health Scienc
San Antonio, TX12-2024
Skills
- Orthopedic splinting
- Patient transport
- Emergency medical care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood draw techniques
- EKG interpretation
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway management
- Trauma management
- Phlebotomy procedures
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
- Wound care
Awards
The Peddie School:, VARSITY: Crew (3), Soccer (2), Wrestling (2), Fairfield University:, VARSITY CREW: D1, HEAD of the CHARLES: Varsity Lightweight Men's Four:, Army National Guard, Basic Combat Training:, October2020-December2020, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, PLATOON LEADER:, Chosen from 120 fellow soldiers by drill sergeants to lead the platoon., GEORGE WATSON LEADERSHIP AWARD:, Chosen fromv250 fellow soldiers as best exemplifying the army corps values of selfless service to others., Advanced Individual Training, January2021- May2021, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, ACADEMIC RECOGNITION: As member of a team of 400 Medics received Highest Honors, FIRST TIME PASS RATE: For Physical Exams, our Team again received awards for hitting our marks,
Certification
- NREMT: P
- Combat Paramedic
- BLS, ALS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS
Military Service
Twice awarded an Army Achievement Medal for duties performed while in the field and while activated assisting with a state mission.
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Midcoast Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
Maine Army National Guard
10.2020 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor
City of Townsend
05.2015 - 08.2017
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University of Southern Maine
High School HONORS - undefined
The Peddie School
- NREMT: P
- Combat Paramedic
- BLS, ALS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS
BS Candidate - History, Biology
Fairfield University
Associates in Paramedicine -
Uniformed Services University of The Health Scienc
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