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McLain Swauger

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Forward-thinking EMS professional with over five years of experience in emergency medical services and leadership roles. Proven ability to manage operations, develop policies, and lead teams to deliver high-quality emergency medical care. Strong skills in budgeting, staff development, and collaboration with local agencies. Committed to improving patient outcomes and response times.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Lead - Paramedic

UnityPoint Health Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA
11.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated activities and schedules for a team of 7-9 individuals, managing the operation of 4-5 ambulances per shift
  • Ensured calls for services were appropriately coordinated for a service responding to over 7,500 calls annually
  • Revised medical SOPs, created training programs, and updated protocols for the new UPH Waterloo ambulance service
  • Provided guidance and support to team members, coordinated patient care activities at emergency scenes and during transport
  • Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and completeness through Continuous Quality Improvement

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights, IA
07.2018 - Current
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to individuals injured in accidents and fires
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections, communicated effectively with crew members under stressful conditions
  • Provided educational presentations on fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses
  • Engaged in continuous professional development through training drills and exercises
  • Coordinated with local agencies during multi-jurisdictional incidents

ER Technician

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Operated diagnostic equipment such as EKGs, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers, and pulse oximeters
  • Conducted daily rounds, assessed patient responses to treatments, and documented procedures on patients' charts
  • Managed inventory levels of supplies, participated in continuing education programs, and maintained accurate records of patient data

Multi-Store Accounting Coordinator

Hy-Vee Inc.
Des Moines, IA
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Entered data scanned from stores daily, balanced accounts, and prepared checkout and cash accountability reports
  • Posted A/R accounts monthly and quarterly, reconciled accounts during inventory, and researched shortages
  • Provided prompt and friendly customer service

Education

Paramedic -

Mercy College of Health Sciences
IA
01.2022

EMT -

Mercy College of Health Sciences
IA
01.2018

Critical Care Paramedic Program - Starting April 23rd

Creighton University

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Des Moines Area Community College
IA

Skills

  • Leadership and management
  • Operational Oversight
  • Resource Management
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Collaboration and coordination
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Emergency Response
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
  • Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800 (ICS 400 to be completed in April)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
  • Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800 (ICS 400 to be completed in April)

Timeline

Shift Lead - Paramedic

UnityPoint Health Marshalltown
11.2020 - Current

ER Technician

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2021

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Windsor Heights
07.2018 - Current

Multi-Store Accounting Coordinator

Hy-Vee Inc.
02.2018 - 12.2020

Paramedic -

Mercy College of Health Sciences

EMT -

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Critical Care Paramedic Program - Starting April 23rd

Creighton University

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Des Moines Area Community College

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