Hi, I’m
Michele Wade
Roseville,CA
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering established 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 healthcare needs of diverse populations.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
American Legion Ambulance Service
Operations Manager
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Supervised field staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed CQI, participated in MCEMSA CQI meetings and trainings. Communicated with hospital EMS liaison regarding critical calls.
- Managed inventory using program called Operative IQ to cycle count and order weekly supplies.
- Oversaw station maintenance, upkeep and general care.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, trades, and time off.
- Completed time cards and audit each pay period.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
American Legion Ambulance Service
Paramedic Field Supervisor
04.2019 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Communicate frequently with hospital staff and dispatch to triage transfers with focus on community needs, hospital needs and staffing needs.
- Restock crews with narcotics, keeping accurate records and following proper procedure for controlled substances.
- Paramedic Preceptor
- Paramedic Field Training Officer
- Inter-agency training
- Facilitate ambulance and equipment maintenance as well as assisting crews with ambulance or equipment failures.
- Employee Equipment and Maintenance committee member.
- Served as Vice Chair on the American Legion Ambulance Employee Association board.
Bay Medic Ambulance
Paramedic Field Supervisor
01.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained Sacramento staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Provided any disciplinary action with professionalism and respect
- Created monthly schedules based on seniority and availability for approximately 16-20 employees.
- Continuous quality improvement for ALS electric patient care reports.
- Created and implemented training for expanded scope for EMT-Basics, with testing protocols.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement.
- Stocked ambulance to meet Sacramento County Emergency Medical Service Agency specifications.
- Attended bi-monthly Sacramento County EMS Agency meetings.
Bi-County Ambulance
Paramedic
10.2012 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
ED Technician
03.2003 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
American Medical Response, AMR
EMT-Basic
04.1998 - 04.2004
Job overview
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
American River CollegeSacramento, CA
from Paramedicine
12.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Effective Communication
- Reflective Listening
- Team Work
- Emergency Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Goal Oriented
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Basic Life Support Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offTimeline
Operations Manager
American Legion Ambulance Service
01.2024 - 01.2025
Paramedic Field Supervisor
American Legion Ambulance Service
04.2019 - 01.2024
Paramedic Field Supervisor
Bay Medic Ambulance
01.2018 - 05.2019
Paramedic
Bi-County Ambulance
10.2012 - 12.2017
ED Technician
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
03.2003 - 04.2005
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.1998 - 04.2004
American River College
from Paramedicine
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