Kedemah Raphael
Douglasville,GA
Summary
- Dedicated and focused licensed Paramedic bringing expertise in emergent injury assessment, treatment and patient care. Excellent aptitude for building patient rapport to mitigate stress and deliver efficient treatment. Proven history of sound judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations. Motivated and driven worker with proven history of compassionate care.
- Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
- Experience in traveling contracts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Wellstar Cobb Emergency Department
Austell, Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and other emergencies.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
Mobile Intravenous Therapy Paramedic
Rejuvaa Wellness Clinic
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Skilled Intravenous Therapy Paramedic with relevant experience in the application of intravenous treatments, trained to administer medication and hydration, draw blood, and monitor patient vital signs. Strengths include strong knowledge of infection control procedures, exceptional communication skills for patient education about treatment process, and proven adaptability in fast-paced medical environments. Prior roles have demonstrated significant impact through reduction in patient recovery times and improved overall patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation related to patients' IV therapy treatments.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving IV therapy patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care based on assessment results.
- Visited customers at different locations to provide professional and high-quality infusion care.
Contract Travel Paramedic
StaffDash
Houston, TX
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Douglas County Fire Department
Douglasville, Georgia
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar EMS
Austell, GA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Asked patients questions regarding ingestion or intake of over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drugs.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Emergency Medical Technician
Essential Healthcare
Douglasville, GA
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Emergency Medical Technician
AmbuSTAT
Douglasville, GA
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Trained newly hired Emergency Medical Technicians by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
Education
Certification - Basic Firefighter Training
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Forsyth, GA06.2023
Certificate Diploma - Paramedic of Emergency Medical Services
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Temple, GA11.2021
Certificate Diploma - Emergency Medical Technology
West Georgia Technical College
Douglasville, GA06.2019
Skills
- Ventilator operations
- Critical care
- IFT/911 transports
- IV fluid replacement
- Critical decision-making skills
- Field patient assessments
- Ambulance transport
- Medical data acquisition
- Respiratory care assessment
- Scene assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency management
- Reporting and documentation
- Medication administration
- CPR and First Aid
- Vital sign assessment
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Emergency response and assessment
- Training & Development
- Problem resolution
- Patient support and assistance
- Safety protocols
- Lifesaving measures
- Wound care
- EKG procedures
- IV and medication administration
- Communication
- Organization
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Ladder Operation
- Alarm Response
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Hazard Identification
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Pump and Hose Management
- Victim Rescue
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Building Access Strategies
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Basic Firefighter - 2023
- Licensed Paramedic - 2021
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician - 2019
Accomplishments
- Named on the Fire Chief's list for Class 23-2 by Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
- Obtained the "Most Improved Award" for Firefighter l training by the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
Timeline
Paramedic
Wellstar Cobb Emergency Department
08.2024 - Current
Mobile Intravenous Therapy Paramedic
Rejuvaa Wellness Clinic
08.2024 - 03.2025
Contract Travel Paramedic
StaffDash
12.2023 - 03.2024
Paramedic/Firefighter
Douglas County Fire Department
03.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
MedStar EMS
01.2021 - 02.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Essential Healthcare
11.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
AmbuSTAT
06.2019 - 11.2019
Certification - Basic Firefighter Training
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Certificate Diploma - Paramedic of Emergency Medical Services
Faithful Guardian Training Center
Certificate Diploma - Emergency Medical Technology
West Georgia Technical College