Matthew Dickens
Princeton,WV
Summary
Accomplished Paramedic Supervisor with a proven track record at Bluefield Rescue Squad INC., excelling in mass casualty management and critical decision-making. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes and team efficiency through expert coordination and ethical leadership. Skilled in advanced life support and fostering inter-agency collaboration, significantly improving care coordination and emergency response.
Also has a wide variety of other real life skills that could be handy in any situation. Moderate skills in keeping up with small business operations. Though minimal experience in teaching, always willing to learn and adapt to further skills and experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
Bluefield Rescue Squad INC.
07.2019 - Current
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Served as a liaison between the EMS department and other health care organizations to facilitate collaboration on paient outcomes.
- Provided highest level of patient care possible with my ablility from both in the field and on interfacility transfers.
- preformed managerial skills to uphold standards of practice, ensure safe work enviorments for all employees working under me.
- Addressed any performance or disciplinary issues within the team promptly and fairly, ensuring a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
Paramedic
Tazewell County EMS
10.2020 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Small Business Owner
K&M Contracting
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
- Created financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, track expenses, and ensure profitability.
- Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.
- Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
No Degree - EMS Education
NAEMSE Course
Nationwide04.2024
No Degree - Paramedicine
New River Community And Technical College
Beaver, WV03.2021
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
Bluefield, VA05.2012
No Degree - Auto Mechanics
Tazewell County Career And Technical Center
05.2012
Skills
- Triage Management
- Incident Command
- Mass Casualty Management
- Airway Management
- Vehicle extrication
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Continuing education
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital sign assessment
- IV Insertion
- Wound Care
- Intubation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Transport
- Medication Administration
- Medical History Collection
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Management
- Treatment Planning
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
Timeline
Paramedic
Tazewell County EMS
10.2020 - 04.2022
Paramedic Supervisor
Bluefield Rescue Squad INC.
07.2019 - Current
Small Business Owner
K&M Contracting
02.2017 - 06.2019
No Degree - EMS Education
NAEMSE Course
No Degree - Paramedicine
New River Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
No Degree - Auto Mechanics
Tazewell County Career And Technical Center
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