Matthew Powell
Bossier Parish EMS
Jefferson ,TX
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Paramedic with strong background in emergency medical services, adept at leading teams and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations, coordinate with healthcare professionals, and adapt to dynamic environments. Skilled in advanced life support, patient assessment, and crisis intervention, with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and responsive to changing needs, fostering productive and supportive work environment.
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
25 Years 5 Months- Supervise daily operations of emergency medical services, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinate response efforts during critical incidents, optimizing resource allocation and team performance.
- Implement quality assurance measures to evaluate patient care practices and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Manage and coordinate daily ambulance crews schedules to ensure continuous 24/7 EMS coverage.
- Process employee timecard corrections and resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Manage employee vacation and comp time.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of patient care reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards and protocols.
- Coordinate ambulance maintenance to ensure fleet readiness and minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma
EMT- Basic - Emergency Medicine
EMT-Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Fire Fighter 1 - Basic Fire Fighting Skills
Certificate of Completion - Leadership
Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of Supervision And Management
Certificate of Completion - Fundamentals of Supervision And Management 2
Skills
Triage management
Incident command
Mass casualty management
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Critical decision-making skills
Prehospital trauma life support
Advanced life support
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Self motivation
Relationship building
Active listening
Team collaboration
Certification
- Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- 2007 Field Training Officer
- Oversaw supply ordering, tracking, and distribution.
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Bossier Parish EMS
01.2001 - CurrentRead More
Northwood High School
High School Diploma
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Delta-Ouachita Regional Technical Institute
EMT- Basic from Emergency Medicine
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Margaret Surles Institute
EMT-Paramedic from Emergency Medicine
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Louisiana State University
Fire Fighter 1 from Basic Fire Fighting Skills
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Bossier Parish Community College
Certificate of Completion from Leadership
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Bossier Parish Community College
Certificate of Completion from Fundamentals of Supervision And Management
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Bossier Parish Community College
Certificate of Completion from Fundamentals of Supervision And Management 2
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