Kedarius Dunn
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced professional in the medical field with a background in EMS since 2020. Certified in paramedic and critical care transportation while working at Acadian Ambulance. Served as an associate instructor at the National EMS Academy. Transitioned to the Fire Department after completing the fire academy to gain new skills. Committed to ongoing learning and growth in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gonzales Fire Department
Gonzales, LA
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Associate Instructor
National EMS Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and open communication among all participants.
- Continuously refined personal teaching practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and self-reflection exercises.
- Provided consistent feedback on student progress, fostering a growth mindset and increased motivation.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating real-world examples and interactive activities.
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
South Louisiana Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Critical care experience
- Medication Administration
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Structural firefighting
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Vehicle extrication
- Firefighting
Certification
- Class D
- BLS certification
- NRP certification
- ACLS certification
- Cpr certification
- EMT certification
- Paramedic license
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Awards
Clinical Excellence Award January 2024 This award is giving by Acadian Ambulance. The recipient is selected based of electronic documentation, IV skill success rate, etc., Regional Paramedic of the year February 2024
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gonzales Fire Department
10.2024 - Current
Associate Instructor
National EMS Academy
08.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance Service
08.2020 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
South Louisiana Community College