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R. BLAKE SMITH

Sumter,SC

Summary

To obtain a position that will utilize education, skills, and experience; furthermore, an opportunity for continuous education, growth and advancement. Reliable Paramedic Crew Chief adept at monitoring and managing team morale and delegating tasks to deliver expedient and appropriate medical care demonstrated 10 years in related roles. Highly skilled in dispatch collaboration and call documentation to foster efficient patient transport and effective medical care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic Crew Chief

Medtrust/Thorne
01.2017 - 08.2022
  • Infused and maintained IVs, blood and blood products during emergency interfacility transfers
  • Monitored invasive lines (PICC lines, Hickmans, Portacaths, Subclavian lines and arterial lines)
  • Monitored and/or managed patients transported by ventilators
  • Performed advanced airway management, including care of tracheostomy tubes
  • Provided care for cardiac patients (including those with pacemakers), post-transplant patients, and Cardiac Cath patients during an emergency and routine transfers
  • Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKGs)
  • Managed complications of emergency transport
  • Understand the principles of flight or air medical transport (fixed wing or helicopter).

Paramedic Crew Chief

Orangeburg County EMS
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Ability to respond to emergencies effectively/efficiently in a prompt and professional manner in a rural setting
  • Provided Advanced/Basic life Support and Emergency Care to the sick and injured
  • Ability to determine nature and extent of illness and/or injury, transporting patient to appropriate medical care facility
  • Performed procedures, including immobilization and bandaging, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), intubation, cardiac activity monitoring, electrical cardioversion and/or defibrillation, administering medications/IV therapy
  • Worked in conjunction with other first responders such as firefighters and Law Enforcement, Hospital Staff, and Physicians
  • Knowledge of infection control technique; ability to maintain quality, safety and perform using infection control standards
  • Routine conduction of equipment and vehicle inspection, daily.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various medical emergencies.
  • Established rapport with patients, families, and bystanders through compassionate communication during high-stress situations.

Paramedic/EMT

Charleston County EMS
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Strong working knowledge to perform patient assessments and provide appropriate care in a high call volume service
  • Administered ALS/BLS prehospital treatments during emergencies, including trauma assessment and management
  • Evaluated patient response to interventions and/or adjust plan of care, as needed, per on/off-line medical direction
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
  • Ability to understand the process of transporting patients to appropriate medical care facility
  • Communicated with other healthcare professionals such as doctors or nurses regarding the critical condition of patients during transport from the site of injury to appropriate hospital facility for further evaluation or treatment program adjustments if required.

Education

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)

Timeline

Paramedic Crew Chief

Orangeburg County EMS
12.2019 - 04.2020

Paramedic Crew Chief

Medtrust/Thorne
01.2017 - 08.2022

Paramedic/EMT

Charleston County EMS
07.2014 - 08.2017

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