Michael McKay
Pearl,MS
Summary
I am an experienced paramedic delivering advanced life support with critical decision-making skills, ensuring rapid and effective emergency response in high-pressure situations. I love learning and I am very teachable and receptive to constructive criticism and peer feedback.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Pafford EMS
Ridgeland, MS
07.2016 - Current
- Proficient in delivering advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- I respond to a multitude of calls varying from 911 calls and inter-facility transfers. I am also mechanical ventilator certified through my company and have operated the revel ventilator.
- I have experience in being a preceptor for paramedic and EMT basic students.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Langford Volunteer Fire Department
Brandon, MS
07.2014 - Current
- I respond to medical and fire/rescue related 911 calls.
- I provide high quality patient care and maintain stability until the ambulance arrives for transport and continued care.
- I aid in providing fire suppression and fire ground operations.
- I can drive and operate fire engines, tankers, and brush fire apparatuses to aid in fire and rescue operations.
- Providing assistance in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local and state agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
- Providing assistance with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Education
EMT Program -
Hinds Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Program
Holmes Community College
Critical Care Paramedic Program -
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Northwest Rankin High School
Flowood05-2013
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
Certification
Paramedic of the Year - 2021 Pafford EMS
Timeline
Paramedic
Pafford EMS
07.2016 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Langford Volunteer Fire Department
07.2014 - Current
EMT Program -
Hinds Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Program
Holmes Community College
Critical Care Paramedic Program -
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Northwest Rankin High School
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
NRP - Nationally Registered Paramedic
CVFF I - Certified Volunteer Firefighter
Ventilator Management
FEMA National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800