RYAN BOZE
Salem,MO
Summary
Im a current nationally registered (NRP) and flight certified (FP-C) paramedic adept at addressing serious critical medical and traumatic injuries and illnesses. Proficient in the use of rescue and medical equipment, as well as, more than 20 years total of total emergency ambulance expertise, 10 years combat corpsman exposure, and 10 years as an active rotor wing flight paramedic. As a flight paramedic, I am dedicated to the compassionate professionalism while providing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in the critical care setting. I have multiple certifications including advanced cardiac life support, pre-hospital traumatic life support, pediatric advanced life support, IBSC flight paramedic certification, and I hold instructor certifications in both GEMS and TCCC/CLS. I recently served as a flight paramedic on a busy rotor-wing aircraft, as well as, remained active on a busy 911 ambulance service. Previously, I worked as a captain of EMS for an extremely busy 911 ambulance service in Ware County, Ga. As a supervising medical crew member, I maintained the upmost positive work environment ensuring positive morale and ensuring proper and effective critical patient care to the highest standard. I am required every shift to make rapid life changing decisions based on patient presentation without direct medical supervision, relying only on certification and up to date education. Before my EMS career I spent nearly 10 years as a member of the United States Navy obtaining the rank of HM2 (E-5). While in the military, I served multiple tours in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Javelin Thrust, Black Sea Rotational Forces, Operation Spearhead, amongst many others. During the time of enlistment, I served as the senior line corpsman serving not only as a combat entity, but as the sole tactical medical asset for more than 60 Marines at any given time along with small unit movements of 4-5 fireteam members. While deployed to Iraq in 2008, I served as an augmentee to the United States Army as a flight corpsman on a medical helicopter squadron for 6 months, as well as, intermitted periods of service as a light armored reconnaissance corpsman. I obtained multiple certifications for military and civilian flight including NOMI in-flight care, Army sanctioned N-9 flight medic certifications in all three phases, en-route care specialty for both ground and aviation, along with IBSC approved courses resulting in FP-C credentialing. I also have experience in the mechanical and aerospace engineering field as I served as an apprentice. Chosen amongst other applicants, I studied and operated a wide range of heavy machinery to complete tasks involving interspace satellites, laser machinery, senior project completion, solar powered car racing, formula cart dynamics, and other projects assigned by senior lab advisors. Currently, I operate as a paramedic on advanced life support ambulances that cover multiple counties maintaining as many aspects of EMS and patient care I can. Finally, I have trained alongside special response law enforcement units holding a certification in civilian tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) for disaster responses along with NIMS 100/200/700/800 certifications.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Phelps Health
Rolla, MO
12.2020 - 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
- Provided critical incident stress debriefing to fellow emergency medical services personnel following traumatic calls, fostering a supportive work environment for all team members.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
O'Fallon, MO
01.2015 - 10.2025
- Communicated pertinent patient information and status to hospital staff upon arrival.
- Treated over 1000 patients being transported by air on average each 30 minutes to over 90 minutes or fight time.
- Completed numerous continuing education courses each quarter to maintain relevant knowledge.
- Followed established procedures for personal and patient safety.
- Provided visual guidance, navigation and radio communications assistance to pilot.
- Conducted equipment, supplies, and medication checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including advanced trauma care, advanced airway management, ventilator management and advanced hemodynamic treatments/monitoring.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters, ventilator compliance, blood glucose analysis, digital capnography, lab values, blood gas values, ECG analysis and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed team communications and information for crew safety meetings.
Paramedic
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Prioritized tasks to provide effective care for over 10-20 daily patients.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Used EPCR, Golden Hour, Flight Bridge, and ESO Suites to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Responded to 10-20 daily emergencies per a 24 hour period, working alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Trained over 100 EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
Paramedic Captain
Ware County EMS
Waycross, GA
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Delegated tasks to others on grooming team.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
Senior Line Corpsman
United States Navy
Jacksonville, North Carolina
05.2004 - 04.2014
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Trained over 12 multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals on TCCC and CLS tactics to develop warfighting and defense capabilities when faced with casualties.
- Advised mission commander on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $500,000.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Trauma and Neurotrauma Surgical Patient Care Assoc
University Florida Shands Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Obtained patient vital signs and observed patient conditions to record progress in daily chart.
- Managed nearly 30-35 critical patients alongside nurses and doctors including surgical bedside procedures.
- Facilitated communication between all hospital departments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
- Restocked pharmacy and unit supply by discarding expired items and ordering new supplies.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
- Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with patients, families and physicians to provide emotional support and answer any questions regarding patient medical care.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Provided adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings and heat treatments.
- Increased utilization of preventative care to reduce readmissions.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Delivered respectful and courteous service to all patients, families, visitors, peers, staff and providers.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Reserve Firefighter
St.James Rural Fire Department
St.James, MO
- Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rolla Sr. High School
Rolla, MO03-2004
No Degree - Fire Fighter I/II And EMS
Rolla Technical Institute/Center
Rolla, MOAssociate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLNo Degree - Paramedic
Florida Technical Institute
Orange Park, FLNo Degree - IBSC FP-C
Flightbridge ED
CaliforniaSkills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Teamwork
- Pre-hospital Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Intubation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- High-risk obstetrics
- Safety protocols
- Transfusions
- Patient ventilation
- Problem resolution
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Selected as WHo's Who of American High Schooler's Association 2004.
- Good Conduct Award for the US Navy
- 2008 Presidential Unit Citation
- 2008 Overseas service Ribbon
- 2008 expert classification for rifle and pistol qualifications
- 2005 Awarded Global War on Terrorism
- 2004 Nation Defense Ribbon
- 2004 Meritorious Unit Citation
- Green Belt Marine mixed martial arts
- Promoted to shift captain after only 3 years of dedicated service at Ware County EMS
- Member of a team that consistently met or exceeded response time goals during the 2014-2019 fiscal years
- Became a flight medic holding the FP-C certification within 5 years as a licensed paramedic
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- National Registry (NREMT-P)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- NIMS 100/200/700/800
- Geriatric Emergency Specialty Instructor (GEMS-I)
- TCCC/CLS-Instructor
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
Additional Information
Additionally I am proficient in, capable of, or maintain:
Quick learner
Catastrophic emergency response training
Hazardous material handling
Team building with a team first approach
High stress tolerance
Conflict resolution as the lowest point
Exceptional interpersonal communication
Effective leadership
Staff training/development
Employee scheduling
Organized
Follows procedures
Maintain continuous critical care education
Timeline
Paramedic
Phelps Health
12.2020 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2015 - 10.2025
Paramedic
Grady Health System
01.2015 - 10.2020
Paramedic Captain
Ware County EMS
03.2013 - 11.2019
Trauma and Neurotrauma Surgical Patient Care Assoc
University Florida Shands Hospital
05.2009 - 03.2012
Senior Line Corpsman
United States Navy
05.2004 - 04.2014
Reserve Firefighter
St.James Rural Fire Department
High School Diploma -
Rolla Sr. High School
No Degree - Fire Fighter I/II And EMS
Rolla Technical Institute/Center
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Florida State College At Jacksonville
No Degree - Paramedic
Florida Technical Institute
No Degree - IBSC FP-C
Flightbridge ED