Michael O'Shaughnessy
Cotuit,MA
Summary
Highly motivated Paramedic Student with hands-on experience in emergency medical care. Acquired vital skills in patient assessment, trauma management and life support procedures during clinical rotations. Strengths include effective communication, quick decision-making under pressure, and strong knowledge of medical protocols. Demonstrated commitment to providing quality patient care while adhering to safety guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Student
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments on patients to determine their condition.
- Provided basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automatic external defibrillation and airway management.
- Collected vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation levels of patients.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and protocols.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology and medical terminology relevant to pre-hospital care.
- Recognized changes in patient status during transport and took appropriate action based on protocol guidelines.
- Suctioned airways to clear obstructions and help patients breathe.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms to patients.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
First Mate
Gaelic Wake Sportfishing
Cotuit, MA
05.2015 - Current
- Organized, supervised, and coordinated all deck operations on board.
- Conducted safety checks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained records for deck equipment, cargo operations, and maintenance activities.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of customers from vessel as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School
Hyannis, MA06-2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MASome College (No Degree) -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MASkills
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
- Good Judgment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication Skills
- Empathy
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- EMT
- GEMS
- TECC
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- TWIC card
- OSHA 10 card
Affiliations
- Cotuit Bass and Blue Shootout co-founder. (2011-2022).
- Mainstreet Blitz, co-founder. (2021-Present).
- Barnstable Highschool Football Captain (2021)
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Paramedic Student
Cape Cod Community College
09.2023 - Current
First Mate
Gaelic Wake Sportfishing
05.2015 - Current
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- EMT
- GEMS
- TECC
- PHTLS
- AMLS
- TWIC card
- OSHA 10 card
High School Diploma -
Barnstable High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Cape Cod Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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