Reed Brown
Bedford,United States
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering 37 years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Field Supervisor
Seals Ambulance
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - Current
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Used [Software] to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over [Number] daily patients.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care.
Paramedic
AMR
Indianapolis, IN
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
Bedford, IN
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
Paramedic
IU Health Bedford Hospital
Bedford, IN
04.2005 - 05.2015
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
Dunn Memorial Hospital
Bedford, IN
04.2005 - 10.2007
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, In
05.2004 - 01.2005
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Used [Software] to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Paramedic Captain
Kings Daughters Hospital
Madison, IN
02.2002 - 03.2004
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Used [Software] to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Used [Software] to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
04.2000 - 01.2002
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Used [Software] to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
EMT-Basic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
04.1995 - 05.2000
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
EMT-Basic
Dunn Hospital
Bedford, IN
12.1985 - 03.1995
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bedford North Lawrence High School
Bedford05.1985
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- In-Service Programs
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Police and Fire Coordination
Certification
- Paramedic License - 1999-present
- IDHS Paramedic License # 7945-3922
Timeline
Paramedic Field Supervisor
Seals Ambulance
01.2019 - Current
Paramedic
AMR
11.2017 - 01.2019
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
04.2015 - 11.2017
Paramedic
IU Health Bedford Hospital
04.2005 - 05.2015
Paramedic
Dunn Memorial Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2007
Paramedic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2005
Paramedic Captain
Kings Daughters Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2004
Paramedic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
04.2000 - 01.2002
EMT-Basic
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
04.1995 - 05.2000
EMT-Basic
Dunn Hospital
12.1985 - 03.1995
High School Diploma -
Bedford North Lawrence High School
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