Nathaniel "Nate" Stephens
Macclesfield,NC
Summary
I was raised in western West Virginia but moved to North Carolina in 2004. I worked several different fields and learned a lot from each experience till I felt I found my place working to help people in the medical field.
I started in the medical field volunteering as an EMT for Elm City EMS because some elderly friends were retiring and thought I would do well to take their place. It was an honor for me. I quickly grew to love EMS and even ventured into being a volunteer firefighter too. Several years later I decided to that EMS was where my heart was so I turned in my notice of resignation to NC Farm Bureau as an insurance agent to go full-time in EMS.
I found many friends and really even family in EMS and the ERs that I came to work with, especially Nash UNC ER. I went through a lot of classes to improve my skills and provide the best, most competent care that I could. Dr Kenneth Moore was a great help to my development.
With the schedule I was working at Nash EMS, I began having trouble sleeping, as is common, so I took some time off from EMS and was able to stay at home and homeschool my brilliant son.
Although this was an amazing time of growth, bonding, and healing, it's now time for me to get back to doing what I love and have spent so much time training to do.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Nash County EMS
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic
Edgecombe County Rescue Squad
07.2016 - 07.2019
Volunteered for years as an EMT but started my full-time paid career here. I grew and made lots of great connections with co-workers and ER staff.
Went to school and got my paramedic certification with the help of wonderful colleagues and mentors through ECRS.
I only left ECRS for better benefits offered by Nash County EMS.
Education
Most of My CE Courses Through Nash
Started My EMT, All My Fire And Rescue Courses
Paramedic Certification
09.2017
High School Diploma -
05.2004
Skills
- Paramedic since 2017
- Great with people, especially children and elderly
- Have had BLS, ACLS, PALS, ASLS, and PHTLS
- Volunteer firefighter for about 10 years
- Patient Management
- Stroke Management
- Patient Transport
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
Certification
- North Carolina Certified Paramedic - since 2017 - recertified 10/31/2021
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO or EVOC)- Various issuing bodies, including state-specific programs or national safety councils.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100/200/700/800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Program.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
References
- Sommer Griffin - ER Charge nurse at Nash UNC ER - (252) 908-7664
- Demeka Herndon - ER RN at Wake Med, formerly of Nash UNC ER - (252) 469-8932
- Lakisha Boone - ER Assistant Manager at Nash UNC ER - (252) 567-8838
- James Edwards - ER RN at Vidant of Tarboro, formerly of Nash UNC ER - (252) 363-1864
- Deanna Simpson - Paramedic SO at Nash County EMS - (252) 450-9364
Timeline
Paramedic - Nash County EMS
06.2018 - 07.2022
Paramedic - Edgecombe County Rescue Squad
07.2016 - 07.2019
Nash Community College - , Most of My CE Courses Through Nash
Wilson Community College - , Started My EMT, All My Fire And Rescue Courses
Edgecombe Community College - , Paramedic Certification
Wayne High - High School Diploma,
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