Robert Avery
Pineville,LA
Summary
With a proven track record at Acadian Ambulance, I excel in vital sign assessment and emergency management, demonstrating critical decision-making and compassionate patient care. My expertise in CPR and effective communication has significantly enhanced patient outcomes, making me a valuable asset in high-pressure medical situations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Fire Lieutenant
Rapides Parish Fire District 7
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
NEMSA
Alexandria, LAEMT-Basic - Emergency Medicine
Louisiana Technical College
Alexandria, LA04.2003
GED - General Studies
Buckeye High School
Deville, LA09.2001
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient evaluations
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
- Airway management
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency management
- Emergency patient triage
- Bleeding control
- Triaging
- Safe driving
- Direct patient care
- Condition assessment
- Ambulance driving
- Supply restocking
- Patient management
- Patient stabilization
- Patient triage
- Medical recordkeeping
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Accident response
Certification
Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Operations, Firefighter I&II, Instructor I, Officer I, EMT-B.
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Acadian Ambulance
Fire Lieutenant
Rapides Parish Fire District 7
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
NEMSA
EMT-Basic - Emergency Medicine
Louisiana Technical College
GED - General Studies
Buckeye High School