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Kary Welch

Fresno,CA

Summary

Experienced paramedic seeking a dynamic and progressive work environment that fosters ongoing learning and professional growth. Committed to utilizing skills and knowledge to provide exceptional emergency medical care in high-pressure situations. Dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field through continuous education and hands-on experiences. Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need, while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration within a fast-paced setting.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Sierra Ambulance
01.2023 - Present
  • Company Overview: part time, working 911 EMS response in eastern Madera County, covering the very remote areas of Madera County up to Southern Yosemite
  • Part time, working 911 EMS response in eastern Madera County, covering the very remote areas of Madera County up to Southern Yosemite

Paramedic

Pistoresi Ambulance
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: working 911 response ambulance in both urban and rural areas, with transport times of generally 25 minutes in a culturally diverse area
  • Working 911 response ambulance in both urban and rural areas, with transport times of generally 25 minutes in a culturally diverse area

Clinical Paramedic

Digirad Medical Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Clinical paramedic performing 12 lead ekg and performing nuclear stress, administering IV cardiac stress medications by medication pumps
  • Clinical paramedic performing 12 lead ekg and performing nuclear stress, administering IV cardiac stress medications by medication pumps

Engineer/Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Dinuba Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Engineer/firefighter/paramedic working in very high volume EMS environment as 911 ambulance provider covering 300 square miles with prolonged transport times
  • Assigned several times to assist the USFS as a single resource helicopter crewmember(HECM)/flight paramedic
  • Engineer/firefighter/paramedic working in very high volume EMS environment as 911 ambulance provider covering 300 square miles with prolonged transport times
  • Assigned several times to assist the USFS as a single resource helicopter crewmember(HECM)/flight paramedic

EMT Basic

American Ambulance of Fresno
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: very high volume environment in the 48th busiest 911 system at that time, basic ambulance operations
  • Very high volume environment in the 48th busiest 911 system at that time, basic ambulance operations

SAR Technician

Yosemite Search and Rescue
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: participating in search operations and responding to numerous rescues that the unique topography
  • Participating in search operations and responding to numerous rescues that the unique topography

Skills

  • Care triage
  • Patient examination
  • Treatment Planning
  • Field patient assessments

Certification

  • California Paramedic License
  • AHA BLS CPR
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 300
  • Wilderness Medicine for Advanced Providers

Timeline

Paramedic

Sierra Ambulance
01.2023 - Present

Paramedic

Pistoresi Ambulance
01.2016 - 01.2024

Clinical Paramedic

Digirad Medical Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2016

Engineer/Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Dinuba Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2014

EMT Basic

American Ambulance of Fresno
01.2001 - 01.2003

SAR Technician

Yosemite Search and Rescue
01.1997 - 01.2001
Kary Welch