PAUL K. RAPHAEL

- Provided critical basic life support during a wide array of significant events, ranging from large public concerts to intimate private dinners and social gatherings at clubs.

- Skillfully administered various treatments to ensure the utmost safety and well-being of patients both within treatment centers and on-site during events.

- Engaged in effective communication with a diverse group of medical professionals to develop and implement standardized care protocols for all patients.

- Oversee the triage process and coordinated the treatment of patients at the scene, making informed decisions regarding transport based on clinical assessments.

- Managed logistics and operations concerning the intake and outflow of medical supplies, meticulously planning, controlling, and implementing the storage and distribution of products and materials.

• Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
• Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
• Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
• Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
• Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
• Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
• Increased team efficiency by collaborating with paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency personnel to provide seamless emergency care to patients.
• Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
• Reduced response times by effectively coordinating with dispatchers and following established protocols.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
• Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
• Led training sessions for junior EMTs, enhancing team competency and readiness for emergency responses.
• Reduced on-scene time by implementing efficient triage and treatment strategies, enabling quicker transport to medical facilities.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on emergency vehicles and equipment, ensuring readiness for immediate deployment.
• Participated in continuous education workshops to stay updated on latest emergency medical techniques and protocols.

• Treat orthopedic injuries with basic splinting technics involving upper and lower extremities
• Carefully examine injured extremities to apply splints such as Ulnar Gutter, Thumb Spica, Long Arm, Sugar Tongue, Posterior-Leg and Crutch Teaching
• Assist nursing staff in the preparation and treatment of patients in the Emergency Department
• Assist Emergency Department staff and triage nurse with various procedures, including orthopedics (i.e
• Crutch set and splinting), suturing, EKG's, CPR and defibrillation trained
• Assist with various laboratory functions, including transporting patients and specimens to appropriate areas, and utilizing and maintaining the ABG/Glucose analyzer
• Assist inventory Clerks and Transporters in checking, ordering and/or stocking supplies, equipment testing, as well as, cleansing and processing used equipment for Central Sterile department
• Document all procedures performed in the medical record and signs/titles appropriately ensuring all charts are countersigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
• Conducted regular inventory checks of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels within the Emergency Department.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Served as a patient advocate, liaising between medical professionals and patients to ensure optimal care delivery.
• Collected accurate patient information, helping to streamline the registration process and reduce errors.
• Implemented crisis intervention techniques when needed, de-escalating potentially dangerous situations effectively.
• Maintained a clean and organized emergency department, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during stressful situations, fostering trust and communication.
• Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.

• Alerted RN co-worker to changes in patient status, i.e
• Alteration in comfort, skin integrity, alterations in breathing pattern, etc
• Documented patient care and patient status changes on the appropriate chart forms
• Communicated routine information to RN periodically during shift i.e., intake and output
• Prepared patients for meals and feeds and/or assisted with meals
• Bathed and/or assisted patient with bath, and provided oral hygiene
• Toilets patients when necessary
• Maintained patient's mobility with range of motion exercises and ambulation
• Participated with the RN in the development of a plan of care for assigned patient
• Changed and made beds
• Prepared room for new admissions, transfers and post-operative patients
• Took and recorded temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and B.P
• Upon admission and as assigned
• Measured and recorded fluid intake and output; totals at shift end
• Obtained specimens, such as urine, stool and sputum
• Administered enemas, as directed
• Weighed and recorded patient weight on admission and as indicated
• Shaved patients as instructed in preparation for procedures
• Performed simple procedures utilizing aseptic technique (i.e
• Applying and changing simple dressings)
• Performed simple respiratory treatments, as required (i.e
• Suctioning)
• Transported and accompanied patients to various departments, as directed
• Reported missing and/or damaged equipment to Unit Service Coordinator
• Performed constant observation on selected patients as assigned.
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensured a safe and clean environment by maintaining infection control procedures and adhering to hospital guidelines.
• Implemented one-on-one assistance for special needs patients which allowed them to participate fully in daily activities.
• Reduced risks of skin breakdowns through diligent monitoring, repositioning of patients as needed, and effective wound care management under nurse supervision.