Michele Pulliam
Roseville,MN
Summary
Senior Licensed Paramedic with over 25 years of dedicated experience delivering critical Advanced Life Support (ALS) care within high-volume, urban emergency medical systems. Expert in crisis leadership, rapid trauma triage, and high-pressure clinical decision-making, with a proven record of optimizing response times and stabilizing critically ill patients. Recognized for mentoring next-generation EMTs and paramedics while maintaining absolute regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Recognized for clinical excellence and selected as a primary Field Preceptor, trusted to evaluate, mentor, and sign off on paramedic and EMT students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayo Clinic Ambulance
Paramedic
Owatonna, MN
01.2026 - Current
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments. Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Lead high-performance resuscitation teams during cardiac arrest.
- 12-lead interpretation of EKGs including synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing and advanced pharmacology protocols.
- "Rapidly assess and stabilize critically ill pediatric patients, managing respiratory emergencies using advanced airway management.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Advanced life support through using Intravenous/ Intraosseous IO access, medication administration, and advanced airway management.
EMT-Paramedic
Umpqua Valley Ambulance
Roseburg, OR
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Executed high-acuity Advanced Life Support (ALS) interventions within a high-volume, fast-paced 911 system, consistently delivering critical care during demanding 12-hour shifts.
- Spearheaded scene management and rapid triage at complex trauma and multi-casualty incidents; evaluated structural safety, determined extrication needs, and established accurate patient priorities.
- Mastered advanced cardiac and respiratory care protocols, utilizing Zoll monitor/defibrillators to perform synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and manual defibrillation.
- Managed critically ill ventilator-dependent patients and implemented advanced respiratory interventions, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and aggressive pharmacology for acute respiratory distress.
- Served as Crew Leader during cardiac arrest and medical emergencies, delegating tasks dynamically to EMTs and junior partners to optimize resuscitation algorithms and compress time-to-treatment.
- Maintained an unblemished record of clinical documentation, authoring comprehensive Patient Care Reports (PCRs) that ensured strict legal compliance, seamless hospital handovers, and accurate continuity of care.
- Appointed to train and onboard incoming EMTs, providing field instruction on regional protocols, basic life support (BLS) and (ACLS)skills including oxygen therapy, advanced wound care, and safe patient movement techniques.
- Ensured 100% operational readiness by rigorously managing vehicle inspections, diagnostic equipment calibrations, and strictly logging controlled substance inventories before every shift.
Paramedic Testing Proctor
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Ensure the security, integrity, and fairness of the certification examination by supervising candidates for EMT through paramedic level.
- Preventing misconduct, verifying identities, and following established rules and protocols for didactic exams.
- Duties include explaining exam procedures, monitoring for unauthorized assistance or prohibited items, maintaining a quiet testing environment, and reporting any violations of exam policy to ensure the validity of the results.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others to help with testing process.
Tech II/ Paramedic
Peace Health Medical Center
Springfield, OR
05.2015 - 01.2026
- Patient assessment and monitoring: Collecting and documenting clinical data, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and monitoring patients.
- Helping physicians and nurses during medical procedures, such as intubations and minor wound care (e.g., dressings, sutures). in their condition.
- Performing technical tasks: Starting intravenous (IV) lines, drawing blood for lab tests, and inserting Foley or nasogastric tubes.
- Emergency response: Assisting with resuscitation and airway management during cardiac or respiratory emergencies.
- Clerical tasks: Handling administrative duties, including performing duties necessary to cary out orders and recording procedures on computer system and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical need and taking pt's in from lobby for appropriate room for treatment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Help with fractures and dislocations placing and making appropriate fiberglass splints as needed for all ages.
- Measuring and pacing pre-manufactured soft splints for pt's with injuries on extremities.
- Taught patients how to use medical equipment including leg splints and crutches.
- Used various equipment needed for diagnostic imaging, including bladder ultrasound, ultrasound for placing IV's and EKG machine for performing 12-leads.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Restocked emergency room with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical rooms for continued care needed thought hospital.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during patients stay in emergency room.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Lane Community College
Eugene06-2022
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06-2014
Certification
- Oregon Heath Authority EMT/Paramedic #129852 Exp. 06/30/2027.
- Minnesota Office of EMT/Paramedic#1035372 Exp. 03/31/2027.
- National Registry of EMT/Paramedic # M5121341 Exp. 03/2027.
Timeline
Mayo Clinic Ambulance
Paramedic
01.2026 - Current
EMT-Paramedic
Umpqua Valley Ambulance
08.2023 - 01.2026
Paramedic Testing Proctor
Lane Community College
06.2022 - 01.2026
Tech II/ Paramedic
Peace Health Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Lane Community College
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Lane Community College