Laura Brock
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pender County EMS and Fire
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as a mentor and educational resource to all employees.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in EMS.
- Conducted regular reviews of protocols and procedures in line with industry best practices, promoting continuous improvements in patient care standards.
- Evaluated student and trainee performance during preceptorship providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth and improvement.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced EMS providers.
Tactical Medic
Pender County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided emergency medical care in situations with special threats.
- Provided care to injured or wounded officers, victims, and suspects.
- Assisted with mission coordination and planning.
- Educated SWAT team members in how to self administer first-aid including tourniquets, wound packing, and chest seals.
Paramedic
Pender County EMS and Fire
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Passed oral boards and released to practice independently by medical director Dr. Michael P Moulton March 2022.
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes.
- Administered fluid replacement and medications via IV, IO, and IM routes.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
AEMT
Pender County EMS and Fire
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Administered medications, started IV's, obtained labs, and placed advanced airways.
- Evaluated scenes and used independent judgement in forming and executing treatment plans.
- Passed oral boards and released to practice independently by medical director Dr. Michael P Moulton August 2020.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by effectively administering appropriate treatments based on assessment findings.
Ocean Rescue
Pender County EMS and Fire
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Utilized swimming, paddling, water lifesaving skills for water rescues.
- Provided emergency response to water emergencies including initial patient assessments, trauma care, and CPR.
- Conducted beach closures when necessary due to hazardous conditions or marine life presence for public safety purposes.
- Contributed to a safe swimming environment by educating beach visitors about potential hazards and safe swimming practices.
Education
Davidson-Davie County Community College
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2021
Lenoir County Community College
08.2019
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2018
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05.2018
East Carolina University
12.2017
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Intubation/Airway management
- EKG interpretation
- Medication Administration
- Pre-hospital Care
- Student Precepting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Awards Honors Affiliations
- Dean's List (UNCW): Fall 2018 – Spring 2021
- Phi Kappa Phi member: Inducted Spring 2020
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors: May 2021
- Summa Cum Laude: May 2021
- National Registry Paramedic: August 2022
Grant Writing
CSURF Research Supply Awards: Fall 2020:
Amount awarded: $500.00
Competencies Specialized Training
- CPR certified (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NREMT-P
- Field Training Evaluation program (FTEP)
Research
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
01/2019-05/2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Advisor: Todd Peterson, PhD
Lab focus: Understanding the pathophysiology of neuroinflammation following neural insult and developing treatments to combat expansion of injury and improve outcomes of CNS damage.
Volunteer Experience
Alternative Spring Break- UNCG-Washington, DC:
March 2018
- Volunteered and provided food to homeless shelters in Washington DC area
Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen: Dinner leader:
April 2018-July 2018
- Organized and provided instruction to volunteers during dinner service to homeless citizens of downtown Winston Salem area
Alternative Spring Break-UNCW-Atlanta, Ga:
March 2019
- Volunteered and provided food/assistance to homeless shelters in Atlanta area
Pender EMS and Fire: EMT-B:
February 2019- November 2019
- Rode on ambulance in third person position providing prehospital care are EMT level
New Hope Clinic: Triage:
July 2019-January 2021
- Obtained patient histories and vitals prior to doctor’s assessment
- Administered vaccines
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pender County EMS and Fire
10.2023 - 06.2024
Tactical Medic
Pender County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - 06.2024
Paramedic
Pender County EMS and Fire
01.2022 - 06.2024
AEMT
Pender County EMS and Fire
11.2019 - 01.2022
Ocean Rescue
Pender County EMS and Fire
05.2019 - 09.2019
Davidson-Davie County Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Lenoir County Community College
Guilford Technical Community College
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
East Carolina University