Lindsey Watson
Paramedic
Sun City Center,FL
Summary
Worked in various challenging jobs towards an opportunity to serve a capacity as a first responder. Traveling took myself through school to become a firefighter until unexpected plans had a change in paths to become a paramedic. Education and experience spans a wide variety of skills including organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and customer service. Takes initiative in problem solving, innovation, teamwork and communication. Valuing team dynamics, individual contributions, and direct discussions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
01.2021 - Current
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls; provides emergency care including patient assessments, patient packaging and extrication, splinting, hemorrhage control, airway control, application of oxygen, and Advanced Life Support skills including, but not limited to, initiation of intravenous lines, administration of medications, electrical therapies, advanced airway procedures (oral/nasal intubation, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), cricothyrotomy and chest decompression) and intraosseous IO applications.
- Performs and interprets ECGs (including 12-lead), with knowledge of treatment modalities for potentially life-threatening dysrhythmias and follows procedure for transmitting same via electronic means to area emergency departments.
- Performs emergency rescue of entrapped patients and medical procedures with skill and sound judgment and meets challenges and adapts to unusual situations.
- Inserts intravenous catheters into peripheral veins to include but not limited to hand, forearm, ante-cubital and external jugular.
- Accurately obtains patient vital signs including pulse, respirations, and auscultated blood pressure; ability to determine skin conditions and colors and treat accordingly.
- Systematically performs patient assessment (head-to-toe) and treats according to medical director approved protocol.
- Able to operate Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) with skill and confidence.
- Operates emergency vehicles in both emergency and non-emergency modes in safe manner, obeying laws and rules of State of Florida and Manatee County. Maintains satisfactory driving record at all times.
- Maintains emergency vehicles and equipment in condition that permits immediate delivery of emergency medical care and meets inventory standards outlined by Manatee County EMS.
- Assists in maintenance and cleaning of facilities and vehicles.
- Participates in individual or group training.
- Learns operation and use of new equipment and techniques; maintains expertise of equipment currently in use.
- Completes accurate patient care reports, logs, records, and other reports as required.
- Maintains extensive knowledge of service area including, but not limited to, roadways and streets, schools, medical facilities, major businesses, and recreational areas.
- Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students when requested.
- Attends all ALS and BLS patients while en route to hospital.
- Maintains control and accountability for controlled substances assigned on ambulances.
- Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing; utilizes radio communications in concise and articulate manner.
- Works emergency situations (including weather and other extreme conditions) as required.
- Maintains confidence of Medical Director in provision of basic and advanced life support skills.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EMT/ER Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Provides professional, competent, safe appropriate direct patient care within 50+ bed emergency department
- Demonstrates proficiency in strong basic patient care skills.
- Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, transporting patients from ER, to their admitted room, and helps patient into their new bed from stretchers.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during all situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented patient information, including IV site via ambulance or self, vital signs and EKG's.
- Monitored and replenished supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Corrections Records Officer
Franklin County Sheriffs Office
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Operates computer to add, delete and retrieve information in database on inmates.
- Gathers and compiles technical information related to inmate custody and movements and statistical data for reports.
- Reviews information on inmates for accuracy and enters data into jail management system.
Communications Technician
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Receives and transmits radio communications, dispatches personnel and equipment, and responds to requests and proves assistance as needed.
- Operates computerised telecommunications equipment at communications control room, monitors communications systems and transmits messages.
- Assists public by responding to emergency calls, provides first aid directions and other emergency assistance.
- Routes and logs all telephone calls, disseminates information to deputies, law enforcement agencies and fire and emergency personnel.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education
Certificate - Paramedic
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL 01.2022 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic
Tolles Career And Technical Center
Plain City, OH 08.2018 - 12.2018
Certificate - Firefighter
Delaware Area Career Center
Delaware, OH 07.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Design and Visual Arts
Unitec Institute Of Technology
New Zealand 01.2009 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Green Bay High School
New Zealand 01.2004 - 10.2008
Skills
Patient Management
Self-Motivated
Patient Assessments
IV Insertion
Emergency Response
Flexible and Adaptable
Intubation
Additional Information
Difficult Airway course completion 2023
Tactical Emergency Critical care course completion 2024
Red card Wildland Fire completion 2024
Timeline
Certificate - Paramedic
Manatee Technical College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Paramedic
Manatee County EMS
01.2021 - Current
EMT/ER Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - EMT Basic
Tolles Career And Technical Center
08.2018 - 12.2018
Corrections Records Officer
Franklin County Sheriffs Office
06.2018 - 05.2019
Communications Technician
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 06.2018
Certificate - Firefighter
Delaware Area Career Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Design and Visual Arts
Unitec Institute Of Technology
01.2009 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Green Bay High School
01.2004 - 10.2008