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Richard McElroy

Franklin,TN

Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Paramedic bringing eleven years of excellent performance in medical roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Paramedic/Team Lead

Saint Thomas EMS
Nashville, TN
03.2016 - Current
  • Assist in the Day to day operational needs of a Critical Care EMS Service
  • Critical Care Paramedic on critical care truck for 5+ years
  • Assisted in Creation of ECMO transport team.
  • Functioning member of ECMO transport team.
  • Team Paramedic and Traveling member of Tennessee State University Football Sports Medicine Team. Which entails assessing, triaging, and providing treatment for a variety of emergent and non emergent injuries and illnesses with predetermined treatment protocols and coordinate with team physicians and medical director for more advanced expertise in order to allow athletes to return to play as quickly as possible without risk to athletes health or safety.
  • Assist in teaching EMT-B and Critical Care Paramedic Classes
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Assessed emergent and non emergent situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations to determine optimal course of action and maximize resource utilization.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Managed care of critical patients requiring a variety of cardiac assist devices, Intravenous medication infusions, and ventilatory support.
  • Trained new staff on company policies, processes and procedures.
  • Provided technical advice and assistance to team members as needed.
  • Developed strategies to maximize productivity while minimizing costs associated with labor, materials and other resources used in the manufacturing process.
  • Assisted with scheduling personnel shifts based on customer demand forecasts.
  • Directed and assigned tasks to 20 team members daily.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.

Critical Care Paramedic/ ICU

Jenny Stuart hospital
Hopkinsville , KY
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
  • Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
  • Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
  • Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in care delivery.
  • Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
  • Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
  • Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
  • Fostered continuity and quality of care based on best interest and well-being of patients.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

Critical Care Paramedic

Dickson County EMS
Dickson, TN
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Provided en-route emergency medical treatments.
  • Completed detailed reports about patient transfers.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations to determine optimal course of action and maximize resource utilization.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Took and recorded patient vital signs en route to medical care facilities.
  • Drove ambulances in most direct route to medical care facilities.
  • Communicated with patient families and emergency bystanders.
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and motor vehicle accident injuries.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
  • Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.

Paramedic

Marshal County EMS
Lewisburg, TN
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and motor vehicle accident injuries.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
  • Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
  • Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.

Emergency Medical Technician

Medic One Medical Response
Nashville, TN
11.2012 - 03.2016
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.

Customer Service Representative

Genesco
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Assisted customers in making payments on accounts and setting up payment plans.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.
  • Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Built client rapport while accurately processing repair documentation and troubleshooting technical discrepancies through completion.
  • Assessed customer needs and upsold products and services to maximize sales.
  • Answered 60+ inbound calls per day and directed to individuals or departments.
  • Set up and activated customer accounts.
  • Recommended improvements to products and services to mitigate complaints.
  • Relayed productive customer feedback to marketing teams.
  • Trained new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Franklin, TN
05.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Critical Care Paramedicine -

Saint Thomas EMS
Nashville, TN

Some College (No Degree) - EMT IV

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills under extreme pressure
  • Critical thinking
  • Paramedic
  • Critical care
  • Sports medicine
  • Ventilator, Impella, Balloon pump management
  • ECMO Transport Team Experience
  • Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor
  • IV administration
  • Airway management
  • Trauma management
  • Emergency Response
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical data acquisition
  • Patient assessments
  • Field and hospital patient assessments
  • Safety protocols
  • Patient support and assistance
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Logistics Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Team Member Training
  • Staff Training

Certification

  • NREMT- P: 02/28/2015- 03/31/2025
  • Tennessee licensed Critical Care Paramedic: 03/17/2015-Current
  • Kentucky Critical Care Paramedic: 12/31/2022- 12/31/2024
  • Flight Paramedic Certification: 07/11/2021-07/31/2025
  • Basic Life Support: Current
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Current
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Current
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support: Current
  • Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor: Current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program: Current

Timeline

Critical Care Paramedic/ ICU

Jenny Stuart hospital
10.2021 - 01.2023

Critical Care Paramedic

Dickson County EMS
02.2018 - 01.2019

Critical Care Paramedic/Team Lead

Saint Thomas EMS
03.2016 - Current

Paramedic

Marshal County EMS
03.2016 - 02.2018

Emergency Medical Technician

Medic One Medical Response
11.2012 - 03.2016

Customer Service Representative

Genesco
05.2010 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine

Western Kentucky University

Critical Care Paramedicine -

Saint Thomas EMS

Some College (No Degree) - EMT IV

Columbia State Community College

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