Kevin Williams
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Experienced Paramedic with over 32 years in emergency medical services. Specializes in assessing and treating medical emergencies while fostering effective communication with healthcare teams. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing outcomes through collaboration and continuous professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ER
Corwell Health
Detroit, Michigan
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and relayed changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted during emergency procedures and interventions.
- Collaborated with medical team to deliver safe, quality patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team members to support positive patient outcomes.
- Prepared patient rooms and sanitized equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, improving mobility and overall quality of life.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and provided physical and emotional support.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collected and labeled specimens for laboratory delivery.
Full Scope Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
Southfield, MI
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Delivered emergency life support to patients in critical condition at various locations. Treated treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Enhanced advanced life support skills through ongoing education and specialized workshops.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective treatment plans.
- Attended training sessions and maintained certifications in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Presented paramedic basics at schools, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes, civic groups and public safety agencies.
- Testified in court regarding the circumstances of paramedic calls and gave depositions.
Paramedic
Detroit Fire Department / EMS Div.
Detroit, MI
05.2001 - 10.2021
- Maintained composure and took initiative in high-pressure emergency situations to ensure effective patient care.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Pursued ongoing training and education to enhance quality of care delivered to patients.
- Built collaborative relationships with medical professionals to improve coordination and quality of patient care.
Paramedic
American Medical Response Ambulance Service
Detroit, MI
11.1988 - 12.2003
- Administered emergency care to save lives in critical situations. by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote the best possible health outcomes.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and motor vehicle accident injury.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Monitored patients during scene to hospital transfer, ensuring continuity of care and stability.
- Oversaw patient care in the field and in transit, performed standard testing, and administered medication.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Built rapport with medical professionals, enhancing collaboration for quality patient care.
Education
ACLS Instructor
L.S.T.I.
Southfield, MI11-2018
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Detroit, MISome College (No Degree) - Dental Laboratory Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIEmergency Educational Institute, Inc.
Westland, MISkills
- Lifesaving measures
- Defibrillation and resuscitation
- Emergency intervention
- Critical decision-making
- Emergency assessment
- Patient care techniques
- IV administration
- IV fluid replacement
- Aseptic technique
- Patient monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Respiratory care assessment
- Patient transport coordination
- Patient support and assistance
- Safety protocols
- Reporting and documentation
- EKG procedures
- EKG interpretation
- Problem solving skills
Certification
- I/C Training - 2018
- Licensed ACLS Instructor - 2018
- Paramedic
- ACLS Training - 2021
- BLS, AHA - 2021
Experience
["Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics"]
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ER
Corwell Health
07.2024 - 05.2026
Full Scope Paramedic
Superior Ambulance
08.2022 - 03.2024
Paramedic
Detroit Fire Department / EMS Div.
05.2001 - 10.2021
Paramedic
American Medical Response Ambulance Service
11.1988 - 12.2003
ACLS Instructor
L.S.T.I.
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Laboratory Technology
Ferris State University
Emergency Educational Institute, Inc.