Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Michael Barrows

Seeking opportunities to broaden my career experience.
Florence,SC

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Assistant (Paramedic)

Mcleod Occupational Health
Florence, SC
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results on inpatient history summary.
  • Work in close conjunction with EHS department at Mccall Farms Inc. Providing first aid and promoting health and wellness.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
  • Documented notes during patient visits.
  • Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.

Director of Emergency Medical Services

Comprehensive Health Services Middle east
Balad Air Base, Balad, Iraq
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Primary Mission was to provide medical support (CASVAC AND MEDIVAC) to contractors on remote austere airbase just north of Baghdad.
  • Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.
  • Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with Iraqi Air Force and Private security force local municipalities, to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.

Training Coordinator/

McLeod Health - Heart Reach Critical Care
Florence, SC
04.2007 - 09.2018
  • Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
  • Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
  • Researched and incorporated new training methods, tools and resources to offer updated, quality training content.
  • Coordinated training session logistics by preparing equipment and securing facilities.
  • Prepared custom training course materials and presentations for corporate training.
  • Cross-trained on latest devices and continued training end users in new applications.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of emergency medicine by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.

Education

IBSC Certification - Critical Care Paramedic

Certified Flight Medic
Online
03-2021

National Registry Paramedic - Emergency Management: Paramedic

Pee Dee Regional EMS
Florence, SC
06.1999

High School Diploma -

St Agnes Cathedral High School
Rockville Centre, NY
05.1981

Skills

  • Trustworthiness
  • Self motivation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical decision making
  • Creative problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Delegation
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Time Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Multitasking and Prioritization

Accomplishments

  • 2003 American Ambulance Association Award
  • 2005 Employee of the Year First Health of the Carolinas Chesterfield SC
  • Mcleod Merit Award Mcleod Health Florence SC 2015

Certification

  • FP-C Certified Flight Paramedic IBSC
  • NRP National registry paramedic since 1999
  • SC State Paramedic SC DHEC/EMS
  • ACLS- Instructor AHA
  • BLS- Instructor AHA
  • EMT instructor SC DHEC for FDTC from 2015 to 2018
  • EKG Instructor NHA for FDTC from 2015 to 2018

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Mcleod Health Hospice 2014 to 2018

Timeline

Medical Assistant (Paramedic)

Mcleod Occupational Health
01.2022 - Current

Director of Emergency Medical Services

Comprehensive Health Services Middle east
09.2018 - 01.2022

Training Coordinator/

McLeod Health - Heart Reach Critical Care
04.2007 - 09.2018

IBSC Certification - Critical Care Paramedic

Certified Flight Medic

National Registry Paramedic - Emergency Management: Paramedic

Pee Dee Regional EMS

High School Diploma -

St Agnes Cathedral High School
  • FP-C Certified Flight Paramedic IBSC
  • NRP National registry paramedic since 1999
  • SC State Paramedic SC DHEC/EMS
  • ACLS- Instructor AHA
  • BLS- Instructor AHA
  • EMT instructor SC DHEC for FDTC from 2015 to 2018
  • EKG Instructor NHA for FDTC from 2015 to 2018

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