Joshua Patterson
Youngstown
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 4 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Physician's Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Paramedic
MedStar Ambulance
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
EMT-Basic
CAS Ambulance
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Education
No Degree - Paramedicine
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH11.2022
No Degree - EMT-B
MCCTC
Canfield06.2019
Skills
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Field Patient Assessments
- Patient Examination
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Safety Protocols
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Patient Immobilization
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Neurological Assessments
- First Aid Administration
- Patient Support and Assistance
- Life Support Management
- Medical Supply Restocking
- Lifesaving Measures
- Ambulance Transport
- IV Insertion
- Patient Management
- Medical History Collection
- Drug Inventory Management
- Heart Monitoring
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Response
- Intravenous Injections
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Treatment Documentation
- Emergency Medical Services
- Oxygen Equipment
- Intravenous IV Pressure Infusers
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical History Recording
- Adaptable Under Pressure
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- NARCAN Protocol
- Seizure Disorders
- Operational Standards
- Pediatric Laryngoscopes
- Stair Chairs
- EKG Procedures
- Intubation
Certification
NREMT Paramedic
AHA BLS
AHA ACLS
AHA PALS
Timeline
Paramedic
Physician's Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
MedStar Ambulance
08.2022 - 05.2023
EMT-Basic
CAS Ambulance
07.2019 - 08.2022
No Degree - Paramedicine
Eastern Gateway Community College
No Degree - EMT-B
MCCTC
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