Nikolas Houmis
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Dependable and energetic Paramedic with 5 years of prehospital and inhospital care experience as an EMT-B. While in healthcare, I have cared for hundreds of people and am looking to develop new skills and continue to grow professionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent patient care
- Respond to emergency calls
- Establish IV/IO access
- Complete and Interpret EKGs
- Medication dosing and administration
- Follow agency protocols, remain HIPAA compliant, and properly document patient encounters
Adjunct Instructor
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
Paramedic
Northumberland County
Heathsville, VA
03.2021 - Current
- Provide excellent patient care
- Respond to emergency calls
- Establish IV/IO access
- Complete and Interpret EKGs
- Medication dosing and administration
- Follow agency protocols, remain HIPAA compliant, and properly document patient encounters
- Perform the role of clinical coordinator, scheduling and orienting new employees, organize department-wide trainings, and work closely with local EMT students
- Work with medical equipment companies to research and quote items for grant writing purposes
- Write grants via RSAF to earn equipment that facilitates progressive clinical practice
Paramedic
Richmond County
Warsaw, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Provide excellent patient care
- Respond to emergency calls
- Medication dosing and administration
- Follow agency protocols, remain HIPAA compliant, and properly document patient encounters
- Assist with vaccination and COVID-19 swabbing during local clinics
ED Technician
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide excellent patient care
- Triage patients by obtaining history and vitals
- Obtain IV/IO access
- Draw blood for labs, complete EKGs, and assist other healthcare providers
- Participate in the stabilization of trauma patient in accordance with Level 1 Trauma Center standards
- Member of the hospital Disaster Response Team
Education
Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic)
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA05.2022
High School Diploma (Honors) -
Rappahannock High School
06.2018
Skills
- Field patient assessments
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Critical decision-making skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Emergency management
- EKG Interpretation
- IV and medication administration
- Vital sign assessment
Certification
NRP, VA Education Coordinator, EVOC Class II, CPR, Mass Casualty I & II, Advanced Medical Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Medical Management of CBRNE Events (PER-211), NAEMT Instructor (PHTLS & AMLS).
Timeline
Paramedic
City of Virginia Beach
11.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Rappahannock Community College
05.2023 - Current
ED Technician
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
12.2021 - 01.2023
Paramedic
Northumberland County
03.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Richmond County
06.2019 - Current
Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic)
Rappahannock Community College
High School Diploma (Honors) -
Rappahannock High School