Joshua Rea
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Eager to advance and broaden my knowledge of patient care and scope of practice in the critical care setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
WASHINGTON FIRE AND EMS
Washington, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Provides ALS/BLS/PALS support to a high volume county that primarily transports to ECU Health Beaufort as well as ECU Health Medical Center
- Stabilizes critical and time sensitive etiologies such as neurological, trauma and cardiac emergencies in the pre-hospital setting
- Collaborates often with EMS medical direction as well as other in-hospital physicians for patient care
- Field Training Officer for new hires and upcoming prehospital providers of all levels.
- Experience managing MCI situations as Incident Command
Paramedic Instructor
MARTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Williamston, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by preparing documentation outlining curriculum content, objectives, assessment methods, and outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written exams, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to design innovative and engaging curricula, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements.
- Provides BLS/ACLS/PALS education to students and the community as a CPR Instructor
National Registry EMT Basic
HORRY COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
HORRY COUNTY, SC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- High call volume area for residential and tourist area. Managed large scale events
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic situations by incorporating critical thinking skills and decisive actions when faced with rapidly changing conditions or new information about patients'' needs.
Paramedic
CHOCOWINITY EMS
CHOCOWINITY, NC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assist with interfacility ALS transports
- Manage pre-existing medication drips via Alaris Pump software
- Continuous assessment of patients during transports including management of wound, bleeding, splints, cardiac monitoring and neuro exams
- Provide ALS care to 911 calls within the community as well as mutual aid for other EMS facilities.
Education
Paramedic -
Martin Community College
02.2023
Firefighter 1-2, EVDT -
South Carolina Fire Academy
01.2018
EMT -
Beaufort Community College
01.2015
Skills
- Scene Management
- Knowledgeable in local and state protocols
- Airway Management
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Intravenous therapy
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Strong leadership abilities
- Cardiac Care
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Paramedic
- Firefighter 1&2
- AHA CPR Instructor
- NIMS 300,400
- EVDT
Timeline
Paramedic Instructor
MARTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic
WASHINGTON FIRE AND EMS
01.2021 - Current
National Registry EMT Basic
HORRY COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
01.2018 - 01.2021
Paramedic
CHOCOWINITY EMS
01.2015 - 01.2018
Paramedic -
Martin Community College
Firefighter 1-2, EVDT -
South Carolina Fire Academy
EMT -
Beaufort Community College