Michael Crase
1919 Lago Del Sur Drive, Middleburg,FL
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic with great skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over 20 years of excellent emergency medical performance in both 911 and inner facility transfers. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Captain
AmeriPro EMS
01.2020 - Current
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Used Software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Used Software to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- 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.
Paramedic Supervisor
Orange Park Emergency Room
04.2016 - 02.2020
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Used Software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Used Software to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic
Century EMS
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Used Software to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over daily patients.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Responded to daily emergencies, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Used Software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
City Of Bethlehem
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Used to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Responded to daily emergencies, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Used to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
Upper Saucon EMS
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Administered basic life support and external cardiac defibrillation to emergent patients.
- Collaborated with on-shift emergency team to cultivate safe and secure scene to tend to patients.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Maintained adherence to dispatch communication and response protocols.
- Completed all medical reporting and documentation to transfer information from scene to hospital.
- Established and maintained strong rapport with hospital personnel to foster seamless communication in emergency situations.
- Liaised with previous shift personnel to discuss logistics and shift reporting.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Responded to daily emergencies, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Used Software to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Used Software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Paramedic
Eastern PA Strike Team
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Respond to national disasters to provider emergency medical care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
Paramedic
Suburban EMS
10.2003 - 11.2012
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Used Software to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Responded to daily emergencies, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Used Software to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for daily patients.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
George E. Moerkirk EMI
Allentown Emergency Medical Technician
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05.2003
High School Diploma -
Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL07.2000
Skills
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Dispatcher Communication
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Venipuncture Procedures
- MEDITECH Software
- Attention to Detail
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Patient Condition Observation
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Patient Immobilization
- First Aid
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Ambulance Transport
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Prehospital Care
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Infectious Disease Reporting
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Spinal Demobilization Devices
- Treatment Center Communication
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
Timeline
Paramedic Captain
AmeriPro EMS
01.2020 - Current
Paramedic Supervisor
Orange Park Emergency Room
04.2016 - 02.2020
Paramedic
Century EMS
10.2014 - 10.2016
Paramedic
City Of Bethlehem
05.2012 - 05.2014
Paramedic
Upper Saucon EMS
05.2012 - 05.2014
Paramedic
Eastern PA Strike Team
01.2005 - 05.2014
Paramedic
Suburban EMS
10.2003 - 11.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
George E. Moerkirk EMI
Emergency Medical Technician
Northampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Myers High School