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Ryan Thompson

Prichard,WV

Summary

I strive for excellence in all things I do. Since 2008 when I entered into the EMS arena I have always expected nothing less than exceptional patient care from myself and my co-workers. We all fall short at times but it does not lessen what I expect and demand of myself and my peers when dealing with patients on what they assume to be the worst day of their lives. I have attained every certification pertinent to my level of care to not only make myself more valuable to my employer as well as maintain my standards for excellence in patient care. I have been in the back with patients, behind the wheel, and also behind the scenes dispatching air medical transport for scenes and transfers and that has given me a unique perspective on all things EMS. I feel my experience in all aspects of my life make me a strong candidate and valuable resource.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

PATRIOT EMS
03.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • 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.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
  • Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.

PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR

Mountwest Community And Technical College
08.2020 - Current
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Paramedic

Huntington Medical Command
06.2016 - Current

Take inbound and outbound reports for all EMS squads going to and from facilities in WV EMS Region 2.

Help squads to obtained orders and consultations with Region 2 MCPs.


Dispatch aircraft for scene flight and transfers for agencies and hospitals in WV, KY, and OH.

Document patient reports and relay those reports to receiving hospitals as well as input those reports into the state database.


Assist with resource management for mass casualty incidents in and around our region.


PARAMEDIC

CABELL COUNTY EMS
06.2008 - 01.2021
  • 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.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Conducted field training for EMT students, Paramedic students as well as continued training for new Paramedics.


PARAMEDIC TRAINING OFFICER

Calhoun EMS
10.2015 - 07.2018
  • Field training of all EMS staff from EMVO to Paramedic
  • Conducting classes for continuing education to maintain all employee certifications.
  • QA/QI for the agency and responding to state QA/QI concerns

TECHNICIAN

Lighthouse Toyota
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

BUSINESS OWNER

Whites Creek Auto Repair
03.1999 - 03.2005
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Operated a 3 bay automotive repair shop in a moderately busy location while overseeing daily operation and overall business performance.
  • worked in the shop as well as the office while overseeing 3 employees and all repairs and services.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN SHOP FOREMAN

First Street Exxon
02.2002 - 01.2005
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Directed daily operations of team of 6 technicians and shop professionals.
  • Controlled inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
  • Calculated payroll when needed when owner was on vacation or otherwise indisposed.

FIELD MECHANIC

Marcum Material Handling
03.1998 - 01.2002
  • Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
  • Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
  • Completed emergency repairs while on call 24 hours a day to keep customer equipment running and safe.

Education

GED -

Wayne High School
Wayne, WV

Toyota Expert Certified Technician - Automotive Service And Repair

Toyota Technical Institute
Jacksonville, FL

Paramedic - Paramedic

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH

Critical Care Provider Certification -

Mountwest Community And Technical College
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Paramedic in a high stress high call volume environment
  • Paramedic instructor
  • NAEMT Instructor
  • WVDE Adult Instructor for EMS with a teaching certificate
  • ACLS Instructor
  • PALS Instructor
  • BLS Instructor
  • PHTLS Instructor
  • ASE Certified Technician
  • Toyota Certified Expert Level Technician
  • Certified to maintain and repair all material handling equipment

Certification



  • ACLS Instructor
  • BLS Instructor
  • PALS Instructor
  • WV MCCP
  • KY MCCP
  • OH Paramedic
  • NREMT Paramedic
  • PHTLS Instructor
  • WVDE Adult Teaching Permit
  • NAEMSE Level I Educator


Timeline

Paramedic

PATRIOT EMS
03.2023 - Current

PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR

Mountwest Community And Technical College
08.2020 - Current

Paramedic

Huntington Medical Command
06.2016 - Current

PARAMEDIC TRAINING OFFICER

Calhoun EMS
10.2015 - 07.2018

PARAMEDIC

CABELL COUNTY EMS
06.2008 - 01.2021

TECHNICIAN

Lighthouse Toyota
06.2005 - 03.2008

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN SHOP FOREMAN

First Street Exxon
02.2002 - 01.2005

BUSINESS OWNER

Whites Creek Auto Repair
03.1999 - 03.2005

FIELD MECHANIC

Marcum Material Handling
03.1998 - 01.2002

GED -

Wayne High School

Toyota Expert Certified Technician - Automotive Service And Repair

Toyota Technical Institute

Paramedic - Paramedic

Collins Career Center

Critical Care Provider Certification -

Mountwest Community And Technical College
Ryan Thompson