Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities in high stress situations.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient condition, identify treatments, and provide appropriate interventions.
Performed CPR, splinting, wound care, intravenous therapy and other life-saving techniques as needed.
Monitored trauma, critical, and cardiac patients while appropriately responding to symptoms before hospital arrival.
Paramedic
Wilkes-Barre City Fire & EMS
09.2021 - Current
Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities in high stress situations.
Utilized advanced airway techniques, such as endotracheal intubation and supraglottic airways.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to evaluate patient condition, identify treatments, and provide appropriate interventions.
Primary EMS Instructor
Luzerne County Community College
12.2016 - Current
Assessed students' performance throughout the training program to identify areas of improvement.
Demonstrated instructional techniques to ensure student engagement and comprehension of materials.
Facilitated classroom discussions, role play activities and simulations to demonstrate concepts and procedures.
Physician Assistant Student
Marywood University PA Program
05.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Medicine: Wayne Memorial Hospital Cared for patients of all ages providing acute and emergency care. Executed skills such as suturing, splinting, I&D, IV insertion, and medication administration.
Emergency Medicine: Regional Hospital of Scranton Cared for patients of all ages providing acute and emergency care. Executed skills such as suturing, splinting, I&D, IV insertion, and medication administration.
Psychiatry: Greater Binghamton Health Center Cared for patients aged 6-18 in an inpatient pediatric unit. Executed motivational interviewing, diagnosis, treatment, patient education and post hospitalization planning.
General Bariatric Surgery: Wilkes Barre General Hospital Assisted in and observed a variety of open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries with various surgeons. Educated patients preoperatively and followed with patients postoperatively. Executed skills in image interpretation, suturing, and drain removal.
Pediatrics: MyKidsNEPA Performed medical histories and physical exams on patients aged newborn to 21. Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions including asthma, diabetes and ADHD.
OBGYN: UHS Gynecology Assisted in care of obstetric and gynecologic patients, including pre-natal care, annual exams, contraception counseling, and treatment and education of acute and chronic conditions.
Family Medicine: Dr. Janusz Wolanin MD Performed comprehensive physical examinations and medical histories, coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate for further management of chronic diseases or complex cases.
Emergency Medicine: LVHN-Hazleton, Emergency Department Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of clinical procedures such as suturing lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, joint injections, splinting fractures, ordering laboratory tests and interpreting results.
Internal Medicine: LVHN-Intensive Care Unit Provided comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans for critically ill patients. Utilized advanced cardiac life support, critical care ultrasound, and mechanical ventilation. Performed various intubations, arterial lines and central lines placements.
Paramedic
Hanover Township Community Ambulance
08.2019 - 02.2021
Provided emergency medical services to critically ill and injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
Coordinated work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Emergency Medical Technician
Various Organizations
08.2016 - 08.2019
Demonstrated ability to assess patient condition and determine appropriate course of action, while remaining calm under pressure.
Treated patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
Routinely monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration rate.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Physician Assistant Graduate Student
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
12.2023
Paramedicine
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
08.2019
Certification - Emergency Medical Services (EMT)
Luzerne County Community College
08.2016
Skills
Critical decision-making skills
Multitasking Abilities
Emergency treatment procedures
Resuscitation and stabilization of critical patients
ECG interpretation
Therapeutic medication administration
Direct patient care
Certification
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Mental Health Resilience Officer
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Awards
Scholarship Winner; American Trauma Society PA Division, Founders Scholarship; Marywood University, Thomas Gusher Memorial Scholarship, Vicarious Trauma, PTSD, First Responder Mental Health; Presenter: Research Day '23 at Marywood University
Timeline
Physician Assistant Student
Marywood University PA Program
05.2024 - 05.2025
Paramedic
TransMed Ambulance Co.
03.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Wilkes-Barre City Fire & EMS
09.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Hanover Township Community Ambulance
08.2019 - 02.2021
Primary EMS Instructor
Luzerne County Community College
12.2016 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Various Organizations
08.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Science (M.S.) - Physician Assistant Graduate Student
Marywood University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pre-Physician Assistant Studies