Ronald Daugherty
SUMMERFIELD
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with extensive experience at AMR, excelling in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective airway management and compassionate care. Skilled in documentation and reporting, while fostering teamwork and mentoring junior staff to elevate department performance.
Professional with strong foundation in emergency medical care, adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Villages Public Safety
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Supervisor
AMR
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Critical Care Paramedic
AMR
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Completed files for treatment options and billing information.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient survival rates by providing timely and accurate emergency medical care in critical situations.
- Safely transported patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring vital signs and administering necessary interventions, ensuring continuity of care en route.
- Assisted medical personnel upon delivering patients.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities under pressure, leading to successful interventions and positive patient outcomes.
Paramedic
AMR
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY12-2015
Associate of Science - Paramedice
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY12-2015
Associate of Science - Life Sciences
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY12-2015
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- IV insertion
- Airway management
- Stroke management
- Scheduling coordination
- Employee supervision
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Paramedic
Villages Public Safety
02.2023 - Current
Supervisor
AMR
03.2021 - 12.2022
Critical Care Paramedic
AMR
07.2018 - 12.2022
Paramedic
AMR
02.2016 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Paramedice
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Life Sciences
Owensboro Community And Technical College
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