Matthew T. Ramsey
Hot Springs,SD
Summary
As a Paramedic my goal is to provide professional and immediate care to the community. I am well experienced in 911 and IFT EMS. I enjoy working in high stress complex environments. Patients first always is a motto I have lived by through 26 years of EMS service.
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Sturgis Ambulance Service
Sturgis, SD
11.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stability before transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and improve treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients to determine immediate medical needs and appropriate interventions.
Paramedic
Chadron Community Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
Lead Paramedic
Hot Springs EMS
06.2016 - 08.2025
- Responsibilities: overseeing daily operations, managing staff.
- Led emergency response teams during critical situations, ensuring rapid patient assessment and treatment.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new paramedics, enhancing team skills and knowledge retention.
- Supervised daily operations, managing resource allocation and equipment readiness for emergency calls.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced life support techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
Paramedic
Regional West EMS
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Paramedic License -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC01-2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Tri certified Instructor
- Critical decision-making skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
Communication
Excellent communication skills. Team oriented.
Leadership
EMS leadership for over a decade helping improve quality of EMS education and care ultimately rendered.
Timeline
Paramedic
Sturgis Ambulance Service
11.2025 - Current
Paramedic
Chadron Community Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Regional West EMS
07.2016 - 06.2023
Lead Paramedic
Hot Springs EMS
06.2016 - 08.2025
Paramedic License -
Lenoir Community College