Paul Monroe
Cumberland ,WI
Summary
Seasoned Flight Paramedic with over 16 years in EMS, showcasing a proven track record in critical care transports, including IABP and Impella, and expertise in high-stakes rescue operations. At Life Link III, led advanced life-saving procedures, emphasizing crew and patient safety. Skilled in swift water rescue and effective communication, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Paramedic
Life Link III
Rush City, MN
06.2020 - Current
- Provide visual guidance, navigation and radio communication assistance to pilot, to respond safely to and from scene and interfacility medical transports.
- Perform, IABP, Impella, LVAD patient transports. Provide other emergency, life saving, critical care treatments including finger thoracostomy, escharotomy, pericardiocentisis
- Utilize crew resource management to provide efficient and effective air medical transport while maintaining crew and patient safety as top priority.
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Marshfield Medical Center
Rice Lake, WI
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Transported approximately 15 interfacility critical care patients weekly, while providing 911 ALS coverage for Barron County, WI
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated advanced life support measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to local medical facilities.
- Responded to approximately 12 to 20 calls in a 24 hour shift, as a firefighter/paramedic
Education
Technical Diploma - Paramedicine
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WI05-2011
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI05-2008
Skills
- 16 years experience in EMS
- Rich history of firefighting and Hazmat mitigation
- Critical Care Paramedic with IABP and Impella transports
- Experience in swift and still water rescue
- High angle and low angle rescue training
- SCUBA experience with dive rescue team
- Outreach and Public Relations knowledge
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Life Link III
06.2020 - Current
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Marshfield Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2020
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Eau Claire
07.2014 - 09.2017
Technical Diploma - Paramedicine
Moraine Park Technical College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Waukesha County Technical College