Melvin Seay
Vinton,VA
Summary
Focused Paramedic with 28 years of experience. Driven to deliver excellent medical care and create strong patient rapport in challenging situations. Motivated and driven worker with proven history of compassionate care. Compassionate Paramedic skilled in emergent medical care, including diagnosis, treatment and transport. Focused and attentive to detail, operating effectively in dynamic environments to deliver exceptional emergency care. I have earned the respect of all my colleagues over the years with my dictated work ethic and skill sets, ability to take instruction and finish all task assigned. I am very comfortable working as a member of a team or working on individual task, wiliness to take charge if needed. I am a multifunctional Paramedic with years of experience, able to work in many departments and roles. I am currently seeking a more advanced role at Lewis Gale Medical Center along with a upward pay adjustment. I have dedicated myself for many years now with limited room for advancement, but will continue to serve this hospital with the utmost professionalism and respect. I will continue to maintain my professional life here at Lewis Gale Medical Center along with caring for my wife and her disabilities, support my children with their post college professions in the medical field.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem , VA
06.1998 - Current
- Served as a districted Paramedic in the Emergency room 6/1998-8/2011 and 11/2013- present. Recently transition to MICU to enhance my critical care skill set.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Keep equipment clean and operational tested, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
- Provided hospital care to those in need within the ER and MICU, including administering medications, providing wound care.
- Inserted IVs via site and ultrasound guided, administered oral and injectable medications as directed by my operating medical director and supervising RN. Assist in all medical procedures as directed by attending specialist.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons within the Emergency and Critical care sitting.
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Remain level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Critical Care Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Salem , VA
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Served on a busy Critical Care unit as attendant in charge, socialized in transporting critical patients on multiple medication drips and ventilator assist, long distance transported to higher level on care.
- Assessed and monitored patients with critical illness or injury in pre-hospital settings.
- Completed detailed reports about patient transfers.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Coordinated with physicians via radio communication concerning diagnosis and treatment options for critically ill and injured patients.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate patient care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by a physician or protocol guidelines.
- Utilized specialized skills such as needle decompression for tension pneumothorax cases.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to new advances in paramedicine technology.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Monitored changes in patients' conditions while en route from scene of incident to receiving hospital facility.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Facilitated transfer of critical care patients between hospitals using ground transport services.
- Performed emergency life support and treated sick and injured persons at remote locations.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Executed non-medical, non-emergency transfers for immobile persons.
- Operated specialized medical equipment to monitor patient vital signs.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
Roanoke , VA
06.1997 - 03.2018
- Served as a Paramedic/firefighter/field training with the utmost professionalism to deliver quality patient care and compassion.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning correctly before each shift began.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any medical emergencies encountered while in the field.
- Provided instruction on how to use life-saving devices such as automated external defibrillators.
- Developed lesson plans and evaluated student performance during field training exercises.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Advised senior management on best practices for responding to medical emergencies in the field.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainees' progress throughout their field training period.
- Evaluated student competency levels by administering written exams and practical assessments.
- Conducted field training for new paramedics, ensuring they had the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Supervised paramedic interns on-site, providing feedback on their performance and areas of improvement.
- Instructed trainees on proper documentation methods for patients' conditions upon arrival at hospital facilities.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Organized regular drills to practice emergency scenarios so that paramedics could hone their skillset.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
US Navy Firefighter
US Navy
Norfolk , VA
05.1991 - 05.1995
- Served my country as a Petty officer 2nd class damage control, maintaining highest level of service as a team leader.
- preformed hazardous duties to fight , contain,and extinguish all types to shipboard fires and emergency situations.
- tested and inspected tools, equipment, and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- attended training to maintain knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- preserved order and discipline among subordinates,gave assignments and instruction.
- maintained discipline and insure that personal followed military rules and regulations.
- preformed all duties as directed by commanding officer.
- provided advance medical care to personal in emergent situations.
- maintained exceptional performance during combat situations with all objective meet.
Education
Paramedic Certification
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05-1997
Emergency Medical Technology
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05-1997
Fire Suppression And Damage Control
US Naval Fire School
Norfolk, VA11-1991
Damage Control
US Navy Boot Camp/ Specialized Training
Great Lakes, IL08-1991
High School Diploma -
Bluestone High School
Skipwith, VA05-1990
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion (ultra sound guided)
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Respiratory Assessment
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Field Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Care Plan Adherence
- CPR
- Intubation
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Foley cath insertion and care
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Patient Immobilization
- Emergency Management
- Lifesaving Measures
- Patient Examination
- Patient Support and Assistance
- cardiac telemetry trained and experienced
- 12 lead interpretation
- ability to assist medical provides with advance procedures
- fracture immobilization and casting
- suture removal and wound care
Certification
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- PHTLS (trauma) certified
- CPR certified
- skilled ultrasound IV assess certified
- 12 lead read/ telemetry certified
- IO placement certified
- Advanced airway certified
Timeline
Critical Care Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2018 - 12.2020
Paramedic
Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
06.1997 - 03.2018
US Navy Firefighter
US Navy
05.1991 - 05.1995
Paramedic Certification
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Virginia Western Community College
Emergency Medical Technology
Virginia Western Community College
Fire Suppression And Damage Control
US Naval Fire School
Damage Control
US Navy Boot Camp/ Specialized Training
High School Diploma -
Bluestone High School
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- PHTLS (trauma) certified
- CPR certified
- skilled ultrasound IV assess certified
- 12 lead read/ telemetry certified
- IO placement certified
- Advanced airway certified
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