Robert Browning
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic paramedic with extensive experience at Cincinnati VA Medical Center, specializing in critical care and advanced life support. Proven leader in team training and patient transportation, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Recognized for effective communication and critical care skills that enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Care Transport Technician
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Cincinnati
01.2026 - Current
- Responds to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illness, life threatening situations; patient triage and take/record patient vital signs; conducts complete assessment of patient's condition, obtains patient history; makes independent preliminary patient assessments and if and how the patient can be moved and to which facility to transport patient to; administers Basic and Advanced Life Support Care, responds to and monitors cardiac and defibrillation; provides fluid resuscitation by IV and manages trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock.
- Operates various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools, and supplies, which may include ambulance, extrication tools, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitor, glucose monitor, defibrillator, endotracheal tube, external pacing device, 1-lead EKG, airway equipment, intravenous pump, oxygen terminal, pulse oximetry monitor, CPAP, auto-ventilator, medical supplies, and radio communications equipment.
- Answer emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
- Prioritize calls for service.
- Collaborated with departments and facilities to streamline patient transportation processes.
- Conducted staff training sessions that enhanced skills and knowledge, improving overall team competency.
- Oversaw and coordinated process improvement initiatives, fostering teamwork and resolving customer issues through effective communication with patients, families, and ambulance service.
- Balanced workload among paramedics and adjusted tasks for timely completion.
- Reviews the work of subordinates to assure priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met; amends/corrects work performance not meeting standards.
- Obtains blood specimens, completes handling and processing of laboratory specimens, and assists with other laboratory-related needs.
- Developed and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle and equipment checks.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of the personnel's daily work schedule.
- Identified areas for improvement and implemented new procedures based on data analysis, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees.
- Assisted in the determination of program equipment needs and assisted in researching and obtaining necessary estimates for the recommendation of product purchases.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and develop award recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and sourcing strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.
EMS Lab Instructor
St. Elizebeth Healthcare
Edgewood
05.2025 - Current
- Provided training on body systems skills to conduct patient assessments and deliver out-of-hospital emergency medical care, including handling and stabilization for transport; calculated medication doses based on patient weight, potential interactions, and delivery method.
- Operated emergency vehicles and various medical equipment, tools, supplies, and communication/radio systems to ensure effective emergency response.
- Instructed students on laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated proper use of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student understanding of laboratory practices.
Paramedic - Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Blue Ash
07.2024 - Current
- Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks, including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal, and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline, and alerts RN for further assessments.
- Administered medication safely in accordance with state scope of practice and organization policies.
- Assisting licensed personnel with crisis intervention, management of aggressive or suicidal psychiatric patients, by providing one-to-one observations and applying prevention and management of disruptive behavior techniques.
- Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patients' families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
- Delivered accurate and timely documentation to support effective patient care and continuity of treatment.
- Participates in handoff reports of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and departure.
- Obtains blood specimens, completes handling and processing of laboratory specimens, and assists with other laboratory-related needs.
Paramedic
Deer Park Silverton Joint Fire Department
Blue Ash
10.2023 - Current
- Provide assessment, treatment, and transport for a range of medical conditions.
- Respond to Emergent and non-emergent 911 medical calls.
- Operated emergency vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient transport of patients during critical situations.
- Operated emergency transport vehicles, utilized telephone and radio communications systems, and selected efficient routes considering traffic patterns, adverse weather, and health facility locations to ensure timely patient care.
- Read highway maps, programmed GPS devices, and followed instructions to navigate effectively to emergency sites.
- Decontaminated vehicle, ensured readiness for next run by replacing supplies and medical equipment, performing safety inspections, and conducting operator maintenance to maintain operational standards.
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Cincinnati State and Technical College
Cincinnati
03.2019 - Current
- Handled administrative tasks
- Developed lesson plans for Emergency Medical Services curriculum.
- Delivered engaging lectures on emergency response techniques.
- Demonstrated medical procedures using real-life scenarios.
Paramedic
UC Health
Cincinnati
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Respond to and treat patients with airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, bleeding and shock, fractures of torso and extremities, head, face, neck, and spine Injuries, eye, chest, abdomen, and genitalia, and environmental emergencies.
- Provided medical care to patients in childbirth, including safe transport of high-risk OB patients to appropriate facilities.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided critical medical care.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed treatment plans on-site.
- Operated emergency vehicles and ensured safe transport of patients.
Paramedic
Global Medical Response/AMR
Covington
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Led Paramedic team in managing scene operations and coordinating emergency response efforts.
- Utilized Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures, including defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, ventilators, suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
- Assessed each call to determine the best course of action while following progressive Paramedic protocols.
- Collaborated with allied health and public safety personnel to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective emergency response.
- Communicated with patients and families to provide updates and reassurance during medical emergencies.
- Drove the ambulance to and from the 911 scene, adhering to all company, local, and state laws.
- Provide first aid and Emergency Medical coverage at local city and state schools' functions, including football games, horse racetracks, and speedways.
- Participated in community programs to maintain AMR's image and establish strong community relations, including special events in local communities.
Education
Associate's degree - Associate of Technical Studies, Emergency Medical Services
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2022
Technical or occupational certificate - Paramedic
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash, OH08-2014
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced life support
- Emergency response
- Patient transportation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Medical documentation
- Equipment management
- Safety compliance
- Patient interaction
- Team leadership
- Onboarding procedures
- Critical care
Certification
- National Registered Paramedic
- State of Indiana Paramedic
- State of Kentucky Paramedic/Paramedic Educator
- State of Ohio Paramedic/Firefighter II/Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II
- AHA ACLS Provider/Instructor
- AHA BLS Provider/Instructor
- AHA PALS Provider/Instructor
- NREMT-P
Languages
English, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
Timeline
Medical Care Transport Technician
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
EMS Lab Instructor
St. Elizebeth Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Paramedic - Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
07.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Deer Park Silverton Joint Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Global Medical Response/AMR
07.2019 - 12.2023
Adjunct EMS Instructor
Cincinnati State and Technical College
03.2019 - Current
Paramedic
UC Health
01.2014 - 01.2025
Associate's degree - Associate of Technical Studies, Emergency Medical Services
University of Cincinnati
Technical or occupational certificate - Paramedic
University of Cincinnati