Mark Mitchell
Du Quoin,IL
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 14 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Pinckneyville Ambulance Service
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Paramedic
United Medical Response
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Paramedic
Jackson County Ambulance Service
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Sunstar Paramedics
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Health College of Nursing And Health Services
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2023
No Degree - Paramedicine
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2008
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency medical services
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric care
- Critical care nursing
- Emergency care
Timeline
Paramedic
Jackson County Ambulance Service
10.2024 - 12.2024
Paramedic
Pinckneyville Ambulance Service
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Paramedic
United Medical Response
03.2023 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Sunstar Paramedics
02.2019 - 10.2021
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Health College of Nursing And Health Services
No Degree - Paramedicine
John A Logan College