Paul Wood
McKinney,TX
Summary
Committed paramedic with background in emergency medical services and rapid response situations. Skilled in providing critical care, advanced life support, and ensuring patient safety during transport. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and make swift decisions in high-stakes environments. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through effective on-scene treatment and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Princeton, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR, and stabilized patients for safe transport to hospital.
- Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to the healthcare facility.
- Explained medical evaluation processes and necessity for potential hospital transport to conscious patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Counseled families on end-of-life decisions, providing support during critical moments.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
Princeton, Texas
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with paramedics and healthcare professionals to optimize patient transport processes.
- Delivered emergency medical care to patients across various environments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new EMTs on established protocols and procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently in high-pressure environments. simultaneously while remaining composed under pressure.
- Safely transported ill or injured persons to medical facilities using ambulance techniques.
- Provided emotional support to families during challenging situations.
- Administered medications per physician instructions and established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12-1995
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Patient assessment
- Patient treatment
- Critical thinking
- Composure under pressure
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- NREMT
- BLS CPR
- ACLS
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
03.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
02.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Cameron University