Layne Brown FP-C,NRP
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Focused Paramedic who is well-versed in patient assessment, and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 10+ years of quality performance in patient care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Prior 3 years experience in Quality Improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-B
Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing medical conditions in emergency situations.
- Enhanced team performance by collaborating with paramedics, nurses, and physicians during high-pressure situations.
- Reduced response times by effectively utilizing advanced navigation tools and prioritizing dispatch calls.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency care protocols and procedures.
Critical Care/Flight Paramedic(2020)
Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
08.2016 - Current
- Provide advanced interfacility transport services for victims of medical/trauma emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical care support during emergency medical flight transports.
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Interacted seamlessly with patients,families,hospital staff and general public.
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
- Employed the use of ventilators, invasive monitor lines, medication pumps, traditional laryngoscopes, general/advanced medications, and advance trauma medical producers to provide the best possible outcome.
- Supervised and trained junior EMT/Paramedics in the company's protocol.
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
Associate Quality Improvement Coordinator
Acadian Ambulance Service
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Evaluated competency of clinical staff, documenting performance and recommending improvements.
- Compiled review data and produced detailed reports for use by Title or department.
- Created and implemented effective care plans.
- Checked patient conditions and records to evaluate care.
- Assisted with employee onboarding, and orientation phases
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
Search and Rescue Flight Paramedic
Bristow
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Employ specialized equipment to access and recover patients in need.
- Continuous hoist training to remain proficient in rescue duties
- Performed search and rescue to find distressed, lost, sick or injured people and coordinated with local emergency response authorities.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to civilian ships/oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico needing assistance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients, improving overall recovery outcomes.
Paramedic Adjunct
National EMS Academy
1 2019 - Current
- Aid in the training, and education of student paramedics and EMT's.
- Aid in simulation training.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities.
- Provided continual advocacy for patients' welfare, rights and needs.
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - ASN
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2026
NREMT-Paramedic
National EMS Academy/SLCC
Houma, LA2016
EMT-Basic
National EMS Academy
Houma, LA2013
Skills
- High-pressure decision management
- ALS/BLS Care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Triaging
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Care
- Advanced Procedures
- Emergency Diagnostics
Certifications
- Board Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
- Healthcare provider BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CNA
- NREMT-Basic
- NREMT-Paramedic
- AASI Critical Care Certification
- Certified Personal trainer-National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Acadian Field Preceptor
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program-certified
- HUET
Refrences
- Dr. Scott Domingue, ER Physician 337-298-1274
- Glenn Naquin, Flight Paramedic - 985-262-7224
Awards
- Meritorious Service Award
- Regional Paramedic of The Year
- VFW Paramedic of The Year
Timeline
Search and Rescue Flight Paramedic
Bristow
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Quality Improvement Coordinator
Acadian Ambulance Service
01.2020 - 12.2023
Critical Care/Flight Paramedic(2020)
Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
08.2016 - Current
EMT-B
Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
01.2014 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Terrebonne General Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2014
Paramedic Adjunct
National EMS Academy
1 2019 - Current
Associate of Science - ASN
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
NREMT-Paramedic
National EMS Academy/SLCC
EMT-Basic
National EMS Academy