Obot Antia-Obong
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 21 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining, and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Crew Chief
Charleston County EMS
08.2003 - Current
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others on scene.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication, and compassion.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies, and health care providers.
- Executed well-informed critical decision-making in high-pressure situations.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- TEMS
- Bike Team
- Responded to several daily emergencies per 21 yrs, working alongside firemen and EMTs
- Established rapport with patients, families, and bystanders through compassionate communication during high-stress situations.
- Safeguarded patient dignity by providing compassionate care and respecting cultural differences while administering medical treatment.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Medical Staff Associate / Physician Sub
CSL Plasma
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
Paramedic Crew Chief
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Administered infusion, medications, and intubation.
- Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies, and health care providers.
Education
High School Diploma - General
St. Andrews High
Charleston, SC1997
Paramedic Certification - EMS
Low-Country Regional EMS
North Charleston, SC2008
Skills
- Rapid patient assessments
- Learning from my mistakes
- Sound decision maker
- Versed in ICS 100 procedures
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Management
- Airway management
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
BCLS, ACLS,PEPPS, PALS, BTLS, PHTLS, ICS 100,200,300,400,700,704,800, supervisor training course
Timeline
Paramedic Crew Chief
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Staff Associate / Physician Sub
CSL Plasma
08.2013 - 07.2018
Paramedic Crew Chief
Charleston County EMS
08.2003 - Current
High School Diploma - General
St. Andrews High
Paramedic Certification - EMS
Low-Country Regional EMS
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