Marc Blackburn
North Dartmouth,MA
Summary
Seasoned Paramedic with extensive experience at City of New Bedford, adept in life support management and patient support. Excelled in emergency diagnostics, significantly enhancing patient care through advanced life support techniques. Proven track record in leadership, improving operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality patient care in high-stress environments. Demonstrates exceptional documentation skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
City Of New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
01.2009 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and drove ambulance safely to site.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Paramedic
City of Fall River
Fall River, MA
03.2019 - Current
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Engaged with the ESU team within Fall River Police Department.
- Executed various roles and duties efficiently.
Staff Paramedic
City of Fall River
Fall River, MA
03.2019 - Current
- Contributed to the operations of Vaccine Clinics.
- Provided shift coverage in multiple areas.
- Optimized procurement by leveraging multiple suppliers, resulting in reduced costs.
- Managed inter-hospital communications for quality assurance at St. Anne's and Charlton Memorial Hospitals.
- Coordinated and engaged with local wellness clinics.
- Executed additional tasks as needed.
- Performed at-home health and wellness assessments.
Community Paramedic
City of Fall River
Fall River, MA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Attended to sick and injured patients with immediate medical care.
- Managed unit assignments promptly during calls.
- Executed high-quality ALS and BLS transfer operations.
- Conducted wellness home visits.
- Completed various tasks assigned by management.
- Supervised ALS and BLS providers during community events.
Paramedic
STAT Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and drove ambulance safely to site.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI06-1990
Skills
- Patient support and assistance
- Life support management
- Documentation and reporting
- Emergency diagnostics
- Advanced life support
- Obstetric emergencies
- Allergic reaction management
- Indirect patient care
- Airway management
- IV fluid replacement
Timeline
Community Paramedic
City of Fall River
05.2022 - 02.2024
Paramedic
City of Fall River
03.2019 - Current
Staff Paramedic
City of Fall River
03.2019 - Current
Paramedic
STAT Dartmouth
01.2016 - 03.2019
Paramedic
City Of New Bedford
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Middletown High School
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