Ryan Zehring
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Proactive Paramedic with experience executing quality care in high-pressure situations. Deep knowledge in Paramedic Science and outstanding team communication skills. Proudly demonstrated commitment, compassion and reasoned thinking while performing tasks rapidly to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Firefighter
East Central Fire & EMS
New Haven , IN
2022.02 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
Paramedic
Parkview Dekalb
Auburn , IN
2016.10 - Current
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
TRAA
Fort Wayne , IN
2006.12 - 2021.12
- Conducted field training for new paramedics, ensuring they had the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties.
- Developed lesson plans and evaluated student performance during field training exercises.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainees' progress throughout their field training period.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any medical emergencies encountered while in the field.
- Supervised paramedic interns on-site, providing feedback on their performance and areas of improvement.
- Instructed trainees on proper documentation methods for patients' conditions upon arrival at hospital facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech
Fort Wayne, IN05.2006
High School Diploma -
Bishop Luers High School
Fort Wayne, IN05.1992
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Transport
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Diagnostics
- CPR
- Intubation
- Patient Examination
- Field Patient Assessments
- Lifesaving Measures
- Respiratory Assessment
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Immobilization
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Reporting and Documentation
Certification
- ACLS
- PEEP
- PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR
- CPR
- FIREFIGHTER I &II
- PHTLS
- AMLS
Accomplishments
- PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paramedic Firefighter
East Central Fire & EMS
2022.02 - Current
Paramedic
Parkview Dekalb
2016.10 - Current
Paramedic Field Training Officer
TRAA
2006.12 - 2021.12
Associate of Science - Paramedic Science
Ivy Tech
High School Diploma -
Bishop Luers High School
- ACLS
- PEEP
- PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR
- CPR
- FIREFIGHTER I &II
- PHTLS
- AMLS
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