Richard LeFever
Denver Metro Area,CO
Summary
Highly accomplished and clinically proficient Nationally Registered and Colorado Licensed Paramedic with over 2 years of experience delivering Advanced Life Support (ALS) in high-volume 911 emergency response and 7 years of mobile care environments. Proven track record of rigorous protocol compliance under strict medical director oversight. Ready to provide strong clinical decision-making skills and a commitment to excellence to contribute to high-quality patient care and operational efficiency within the single-role paramedic team at the Frederick-Firestone Fire District. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through service and collaborative teamwork in dynamic emergency settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile ALS Paramedic
Rocky Mountain IV Medics
05.2019 - Current
- Deliver autonomous, mobile advanced life support treatments and complex physical assessments directly to patients in community and home settings.
- Manage clinical care pathways independently, safely administering specialized protocol-driven therapies under medical director guidelines.
- Maintain rigorous standards for electronic charting, ensuring flawless logging of medication administration, controlled substances, and patient vital trends.
911 System Paramedic
Falck Rocky Mountain
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided rapid assessment, high-acuity triage, and stabilization for critical patients within a high-volume municipal 911 infrastructure.
- Executed advanced clinical interventions and pharmacological therapies in strict compliance with aggressive regional Aurora Medical Protocols.
- Mastered electronic patient documentation, authoring clear and legally protective PCRs utilizing the medical-legal SOAP format.
- Collaborated fluidly with fire-based first responders on scene to establish rapid, seamless transport chains for cardiac, stroke, and trauma alerts.
Paramedic
Butler Medical Transport
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed complex clinical care paths and stabilization measures for high-acuity patients within a multi-state Interfacility Transport (IFT) system.
- Adapted seamlessly across changing jurisdictional boundaries, adhering strictly to varied Maryland, Virginia, and DC regional EMS protocols.
- Drafted high-quality clinical charts in SOAP format to substantiate medical necessity and maintain institutional continuity of care.
EMS Volunteer
New Market District Volunteer Fire Department
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Served on the initial on-scene medical response team, contributing to rapid triage and basic/advanced stabilization during community emergency calls.
- Maintained response readiness of critical medical equipment, bags, and tools to meet immediate department deployment needs.
Education
Paramedic Certification -
Hagerstown Community College
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Towson University
Baltimore, MD01.2012
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Treatment Planning
Credentials Licenses
- State of Colorado Paramedic License (Active)
- National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
- CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
- Valid State Driver’s License (Clean driving record)
Timeline
911 System Paramedic
Falck Rocky Mountain
11.2019 - 01.2021
Mobile ALS Paramedic
Rocky Mountain IV Medics
05.2019 - Current
Paramedic
Butler Medical Transport
11.2018 - 10.2019
EMS Volunteer
New Market District Volunteer Fire Department
02.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Towson University
Paramedic Certification -
Hagerstown Community College