Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
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.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
Paramedic
MedExpress
01.2020 - 04.2025
Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Emergency Room Paramedic
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
01.2018 - 04.2025
Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
Acadian Ambulance
12.2003 - 01.2018
Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.