Michael Dunlap
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Accomplished Paramedic/Firefighter with a proven track record at Howard County Fire & Rescue, adept in Advanced Life Support and critical decision-making. Excelled in patient care documentation and training new paramedics, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development, ensuring the highest standards in emergency medical services. Resourceful Paramedic offering 20 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment. Adaptable Paramedic with great Skill skills and critical thinking abilities. Proven leadership illustrated over Number years of excellent emergency medical performance. Dedicated to fast-paced and compassionate care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic/Firefighter
Howard County Fire & Rescue
Marriottsville, MD
04.2005 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Education
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2005
BS Animal Science -
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI08.1995
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Intubation
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pre-hospital Care
- Patient Transport
- Stroke Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Examination
- Triaging
- Geriatric Emergency Care
- CPR
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Attention to Detail
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Paramedic
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Additional Information
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer #97074
USCG Licensed Captain 50 Ton
CPR First Aid Instructor
Timeline
Paramedic/Firefighter
Howard County Fire & Rescue
04.2005 - Current
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Howard Community College
BS Animal Science -
University of Rhode Island