Overview
Work History
Skills
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Patrick Halton

Gramercy,LA

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

ED Paramedic

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
10.2021 - Current
  • Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
  • Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, treating, and stabilizing patients in emergency situations.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Bolstered team''s overall performance by mentoring new staff members on best practices and procedures to ensure a high standard of patient care.

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
07.2016 - 02.2022
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.

EMT-Basic

A-MED
04.2010 - 06.2012
  • Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
  • Administered treatments in emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
  • Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.

Skills

  • Multi-patient Triage
  • Basic Trauma Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • IV Insertion
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Intubation

Timeline

ED Paramedic

Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
10.2021 - Current

Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance
07.2016 - 02.2022

EMT-Basic

A-MED
04.2010 - 06.2012
Patrick Halton