Robert Davis
Franklin,WV
Summary
Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment in emergency care and inter facility transfers. Reliable and efficient with several years of quality performance in patient-facing care. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. I have a total of 40 years in health care both in the field as EMS and in hospital care bringing a wide verity of skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Grant County EMS
02.2022 - Current
- Supervisor and Chase Car Paramedic
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- EKG monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- C3 Paramedic providing Critical Care transport for patients that are intubated, sedated and paralyzed. Monitoring vital signs and administration of appropriate medication for patients condition.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Field Training Officer for EMR, EMT, AEMT and Paramedics.
Paramedic
Health Team
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Critical Care Inter Facility Transfers
- Working with Emergency Room Staff to provide appropriate IFT mode of transport for critically ill patients
- Working with the In Patient ward to provide appropriate IFT mode of transport for critically ill patients
- Providing guidance for my EMT partner on BLS IFT transports
- Providing high quality respiratory care for intubated PT that is on ventilator
Laboratory Technician
Winchester Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Primary duties was Automated Chemistry Department working with primarily with Abbott Diagnostic general chemistry and immunochemistry instruments. Blood Bank using both manual method and automated instrumentation Ortho Vision.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
Field Application Specialist
Beckman Coulter
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Configured and tested new software and hardware.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
- Performing crossover sample testing and data collection
- Presenting correlation data to laboratory Manager, Director and/or Pathologist.
- Follow up customer training, troubleshooting and general customers needs.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Air National Guard
03.1996 - 06.2014
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
Field Application Specialist
Iris Diagnostics
03.2007 - 09.2013
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Working closely with Sales team and FSE team on customers needs.
- Performing crossover studies using standard protocol
- Presenting correlation data to lab Manager, Director and/or Pathologist
- In house customer training during the didactic and laboratory education of 10 or more students.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Suburban Hospital Healthcare System
09.2000 - 04.2007
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Working in all areas of the Laboratory including Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis.
- Evening and Overnight Supervisor
Corpsman
Navy
05.1987 - 05.1991
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Working in MICU/Cardiac ICU providing high quality critical care to medical and post CABG.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV12.2021
No Degree - Biology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12.1999
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.1998
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Walkerton, IN06.1986
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedic
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FL08-2023
Certification
- Paramedic, WV C3
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ITLS - International Trauma Life Support
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- MLT (ASCP)
- Critical Care Paramedic - University of Florida
Timeline
Paramedic
Health Team
10.2023 - 01.2025
Paramedic
Grant County EMS
02.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Winchester Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2019
Field Application Specialist
Beckman Coulter
09.2013 - 02.2016
Field Application Specialist
Iris Diagnostics
03.2007 - 09.2013
Medical Laboratory Technician
Suburban Hospital Healthcare System
09.2000 - 04.2007
Medical Laboratory Technician
Air National Guard
03.1996 - 06.2014
Corpsman
Navy
05.1987 - 05.1991
No Degree - Biology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
No Degree - Paramedic
Pierpont Community And Technical College
No Degree - Critical Care Paramedic
University of Florida