Michael Williams
Lake Lotawana,MO
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of critical patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Research Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Worked in the ICU unit at the hospital.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
Paramedic
Kansas City Fire Department
08.2007 - 12.2015
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Provided CPR and used automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to revive patients in cardiac arrest.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Supported local disaster response efforts by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting victims at mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Education
Paramedic/Medical - Paramedic/Medicine
Metropolitan Community College
Lee's Summit, MOFire Science Certificate - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Blue River Fire Academy
Independence, Mo05.2007
Skills
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Clinical skills
- Patient Management
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Records Management
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Paramedic
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Patient Condition Observation
- Pre-hospital Care
Timeline
Paramedic
Research Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2019
Paramedic
Kansas City Fire Department
08.2007 - 12.2015
Paramedic/Medical - Paramedic/Medicine
Metropolitan Community College
Fire Science Certificate - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Blue River Fire Academy
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