Kameron Forrister
Cedartown,GA
Summary
Seasoned Paramedic/FF with a proven track record at Milton Fire And Rescue, adept in emergency response and patient care. Excelled in medical history collection and advanced life support, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in leading teams and public education, demonstrating exceptional communication and critical thinking. Achieved significant improvements in safety protocol adherence and emergency service efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic/FF
Milton Fire And Rescue
Milton, Georgia
10.2024 - Current
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Evaluated incident scenes for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Performed search and rescue operations in low visibility environments.
- Provided public education programs about fire safety topics such as smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and evacuation plans.
LT/Paramedic Supervisor
Austell Fire and EMS
Austell, Georgia
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Prepared reports related to operational activities, personnel issues, and budget controls.
- Provided technical advice on fire prevention matters to management staff.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
Paramedic
Puckett EMS
Austell, Georgia
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Cleaned vehicles and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
Paramedic
Redmond EMS
Rome, GA
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Responded promptly to complaints from patients or their families concerning paramedic services provided.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
Education
Paramedicine
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
Cedartown, GA05-2006
Skills
- Care triage
- Ambulance transfer
- Medical history collection
- IV insertion
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Fracture stabilization
- Oxygen therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Patient immobilization
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Medical records management
- Patient support and assistance
- Seizure management
- Vital sign monitoring
Affiliations
- CDL class A
- BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor
- Fire and Life Safety Educator
- Fire instructor 2
- Live Fire instructor
- Fire officer 1
- Rope technician
- Youth baseball coach
Timeline
Paramedic/FF
Milton Fire And Rescue
10.2024 - Current
LT/Paramedic Supervisor
Austell Fire and EMS
08.2018 - 12.2024
Paramedic
Puckett EMS
01.2016 - 08.2018
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2016
Paramedic
Redmond EMS
01.2012 - 12.2015
Paramedicine
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
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