Patrick Cooley
Portsmouth Regional Hospital EMS
Lebanon,ME
39
years of professional experience
Experienced Paramedic Supervisor with expertise in airway management, advanced life support, and emergency team coordination. Known for accurate documentation, patient care, and calm critical decision-making.
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
9 Months- Coordinated ambulance staffing and unit assignments to support daily service coverage
- Monitored clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with hospital standards
- Communicated with dispatch, emergency department staff, and field teams to streamline transfers
- Supported quality assurance efforts by reinforcing policies, documentation, and patient care guidelines
- Managed scheduling, payroll, and personnel matters for the paramedic team to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
Paramedic
3 Years- Responded to emergency calls, delivering advanced life support and stabilizing patients during transport.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized treatment needs, and communicated findings to receiving clinical teams.
- Operated emergency medical equipment, including monitors, defibrillators, and airway management devices.
- Documented patient care reports accurately, maintaining compliance with EMS protocols and hospital standards.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Firefighter/paramedic
23 Years 3 Months- Performed emergency medical support, delivering patient care and stabilizing injured personnel.
- Responded to shipyard emergencies, executing structural firefighting, rescue, and hazardous materials operations.
- Operated fire apparatus, pumps, hoses, and SCBA equipment during high-risk incident response.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and enforcing safety compliance across work areas.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Corpsmen
4 Years- Assessed patients, prioritized care, and stabilized injuries during emergency and field operations.
- Administered first aid, medications, and wound care following established medical protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions in medical records accurately.
- Coordinated medical evacuation support and assisted during transport of injured personnel.
- Administered vaccinations and medications for optimal patient health and disease prevention.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
22 Years 8 Months- Administered advanced life support interventions within EMT scope and protocols.
- Managed airway support, oxygen therapy, and cardiac monitoring during transport.
- Assessed patient condition and prioritized care during emergency responses.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and response details accurately.
- Stabilized patients using trauma, medical, and infection control procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medical procedures, staying current on industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Intermediate EMT - Emergency Medicine
Basic EMT - Emergency Medicine
Licensed Ambulance Attendant
Skills
Advanced life support
Pediatric life support
Airway management
Emergency trauma care
Patient assessment
Advanced cardiac support
Wound care
Crisis management
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Portsmouth Regional Hospital EMS
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic
Portsmouth Regional Hospital EMS
02.2023 - 02.2026Read More
Firefighter/paramedic
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
11.1999 - 02.2023Read More
Corpsmen
US Army
07.1990 - 07.1994Read More
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
York Ambulance
10.1987 - 06.2010Read More
New England EMS Institute
Paramedic from Emergency Medicine
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York High School
High School Diploma
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NH EMS
Intermediate EMT from Emergency Medicine
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Southern Maine EMS
Basic EMT from Emergency Medicine
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Southern Maine EMS
Licensed Ambulance Attendant
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