Patrick Plummer
Manchester,PA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MICU EMT
Lancaster EMS
Lancaster, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered treatments in emergency situations with accuracy, safety and speed.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Quickly recognized patient needs based on conditions and administered medications for appropriate treatment
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Emergency Department Technician
UPMC Pinnacle
York, PA
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
- Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Production Worker
The Hershey Company
Hershey, PA
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
Firefighter/ EMT
District Of Columbia Fire and EMS
Washington, DC
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Operated a variety of fire suppression tools and used rescue/protective equipment.
- Maintained physical fitness so as to remain ready for all sorts of emergencies physically and mentally.
- Educated citizens about fire safety
- Monitored and maintained the equipment used in case of fire and other emergencies to ensure their being ready at any time.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
U.S. Marine
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Operated and maintained communications equipment.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Monitored conditions for field artillery team during combat missions.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department
Hyattsville , MD
06.2007 - 03.2011
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
Education
Paramedic Certificate
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Land High School
2006
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Organized
- Quick learner
- Adept multi-tasker
- Team leader
- Creative problem solver
- Venipuncture
- Medical terminology
- EMT
- Phlebotomy
- CPR
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Applying orthopedic splints
- Airway management
- EKG procedures
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- PA EMSVO endorsement
- NAEMT Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support
- International Trauma Life Support Provider
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Live Support Provider
- AHA CPR
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- IFSAC Pro Board Firefighter I
- IFSAC Pro Board Firefighter II
- IFSAC Pro Board HazMat Awareness
- IFSAC Pro Board HazMat Operations
- National Incident Management System 100,200,700,800
Timeline
MICU EMT
Lancaster EMS
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
UPMC Pinnacle
03.2021 - 11.2021
Production Worker
The Hershey Company
04.2017 - 08.2018
Firefighter/ EMT
District Of Columbia Fire and EMS
07.2013 - 07.2016
U.S. Marine
United States Marine Corps
03.2008 - 01.2012
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department
06.2007 - 03.2011
Paramedic Certificate
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Land High School