Richard Collins
Tompkinsville,KY
Summary
Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 25 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Instructor
Campbellsville University
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced training outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences into paramedic instruction.
- Improved student success rates by implementing effective teaching strategies and utilizing diverse learning materials.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to design innovative and engaging curricula, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written exams, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
- Conducted regular skills practice sessions, reinforcing essential paramedic techniques and promoting confidence among students.
Critical Care Paramedic
Monroe County Medical Center
04.1999 - Current
- Enhanced patient survival rates by providing timely and accurate emergency medical care in critical situations.
- Reduced response times for emergency calls by efficiently coordinating with dispatchers and navigating optimal routes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by maintaining effective communication and demonstrating empathy during high-pressure situations.
- Maintained proper inventory of medical supplies, ensuring readiness to deliver top-quality care in each emergency situation.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of appropriate treatments.
- Safely transported patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring vital signs and administering necessary interventions, ensuring continuity of care en route.
- Provided high-quality pre-hospital care by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines for emergency medical procedures.
Education
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2002
Skills
- Decision Making
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Airway Management
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Timeline
Paramedic Instructor
Campbellsville University
08.2023 - Current
Critical Care Paramedic
Monroe County Medical Center
04.1999 - Current
Paramedic License - Paramedicine
Western Kentucky University
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