Joseph Kamer
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Dedicated and focused Emergency Medical professional bringing expertise in emergent injury assessment, treatment and patient care. Excellent aptitude for building patient rapport to mitigate stress and deliver efficient treatment. Proven history of sound judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
Proactive Paramedic aiming to secure an opportunity to leverage commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking. Strong aptitude for executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Eager to utilize knowledge of Emergency care to add an invaluable new facet to the any team.
Compassionate Paramedic offering strength in emergent medical care, including diagnosis, treatment and transport. Focused and attentive to detail, operating effectively in dynamic environments. Dedicated to delivering exceptional emergency care, demonstrated through 20 plus years of service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Life Link
Fayettiville , NC
06.2015 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Completed emergency treatment procedures to stabilize individuals for transport.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
- Assessed scenes and prioritized care according to severity of injury or illness.
- Performed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to maintain consistent patient care during ambulance ride.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Delivered first aid or life support care to sick or injured individuals in pre-hospital settings.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Paramedic
Moore Co EMS
Carthage, NC
04.1990 - 06.2015
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and other medical problems
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Sandhills Community Collage
Southern Pines, NC03.1989
Skills
- IV fluid replacement
- Emergency management
- Vital sign assessment
- Medical data acquisition
- Ambulance transport
- Respiratory care assessment
- Administering medication
- Emergency response and assessment
- Field patient assessments
- IV and medication administration
- Aseptic technique
- Dispatch communication protocols
- EKG procedures
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Critical decision-making skills
- MS Office
- Administrative support
- Team building
Accomplishments
I have worked both in critical care setting and in emergency field situation both as a senior medic and QRV medic .
Additional Information
Fayettiville
I have worked through the years as a critical care medic and as a field medic in both a senior medic and a QRV medic .
I was the local Rescue squad chief for ten years before we combined with local fire department which I am still a member of . this included yearly budgets and reordering supplies and of course scene control and personnel control and the associated problems .
I currently as certifications in CPR , ACLS , Pals , PHTLS , NRP, NC Paramedic as well certified state rescue tech .
Timeline
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Life Link
06.2015 - Current
Paramedic
Moore Co EMS
04.1990 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Sandhills Community Collage