Nicholas Thacker
Lake City,FL
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 10 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Century Ambulance Services
08.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Paramedic
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Lee County EMS
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Paramedic FTO
Lifeguard Ambulance
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
Critical Care Technician
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously monitoring and recording vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily living activities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive support to physicians during critical procedures and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing valuable insights for individualized patient treatment plans.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and emergency airway management, ultimately improving patient survival rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2013
High School Diploma -
Fort White High School
Fort White03.2011
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Medical History Collection
- Ambulance Transfer
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Pre-Hospital Care
Timeline
Paramedic
Century Ambulance Services
08.2017 - Current
Paramedic
Ocala Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
Paramedic
Lee County EMS
06.2015 - 09.2016
Paramedic FTO
Lifeguard Ambulance
02.2014 - 06.2015
Critical Care Technician
Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Fort White High School
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