Sam Alexander
Euclid,OH
Summary
Currently enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College's IT Support Professional and Cybersecurity degree program, I am eager to transition from my 17-year career as a paramedic in the medical field in the greater Cleveland area. With a solid healthcare background, I am excited to begin my journey in the IT industry and contribute as a valuable asset to an organization. Furthermore, I am dedicated to continuing my education through the college system to stay abreast of the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Mobile Medical Corporation
01.2021 - Current
- Full time on site paramedic for major construction venture in downtown Cleveland and Brecksville
- Autonomously organized and ran the first aid clinic
- DOT and non DOT drug and saliva testing along with BAT testing for post accident and annual tests
- Careful documentation into workers comp and comity logs for recordable and non recordable injuries
- Implemented health and wellness initiatives for all employees as follows
- Smoking cessation information
- BMI monthly check ins and incentives for employees on a monthly basis
- Monthly blood pressure checks to all employees on the job site
- Kinesiology education and proper body movement techniques to avoid injuries
- Monthly AED, fire extinguisher, and equipment check in conjunction with foreman and site safety supervisor
- Helped develop OSHA certified EAP plan for main headquarters downtown in case of environmental, traumatic, medical, or hazardous situation
- OSHA 30 150 certified with card
- FEMA and hazmat re certified for major onsite chemical or biological incident
- Organized with Cleveland police and fire a new active shooter EAP which is in effect today
Paramedic
University hospital
05.2018 - 03.2022
- See Fairview hospital duties
- Overlap
- Charted, billing and coding for discharged and admitted patients
- Floated to different ERS to help with staffing
- Helped open new ER in North Ridgeville
- Triage patients, assign acuity, and recognize need for additional patient care
- Helped order supplies and document shipments through Sorian and procurement sites
Paramedic
Fairview Hospitals
01.2008 - 02.2016
- Experience in high acuity, large volume, multi cultural and ethnic inner city level one ER
- Worked closely with nurses, MDS, Pas and other staff to facilitate excellent patient care and experience
- Initiated IV therapy and blood draw on routine and difficult patients alike
- Transport and guided patients to floor and critical care areas to create patient flow and satisfaction
- Triage patients and worked in concert with charge nurse for reduced wait time and quality patient experience
- Performed orthopedic splinting, casting, crutch training and other supplies, trained under the guidance of Dr.Horwood, orthopedic chief at CCF
- Initiated ACLS BLS and PALS for critical adult and pediatric patients
- Responded to all level 1 and 2 traumas working alongside nurse and MDS as well as residents (a training hospital)
- Charted carefully and maintained paperwork for patient care and insurance companies alike, proficient with Microsoft, EPIC, COMET, Sorian and Uh care system
- Trained for violent and non violent psychiatric patients in a compassionate and empathetic style, used as sitter for suicidal patients and charted accordingly
- Trained for secretarial and HUC duties when understaffed
- Helped transition from old ER to new one and helped implement new split flow to ease patient overcrowding
Education
IT Support Technician - Cyber Security
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland05.2025
Associates In EMS And Fire Science - EMS And Fire Science
School of EMS
06.2007
High School Diploma -
Shaker heights high school
05.2004
Skills
- BLS
- Critical Care
- ACLS
- Phlebotomy
- Physiology Knowledge
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Customer Service
- EMR Systems
- Infusion Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Epic
- Nursing
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- FEMA NIMS 100/300/500/700
- STATE OF OHIO PARAMEDIC
- CICP
- EMT Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 30 certified currently involved with trainer course and undergrad for public safety via Tri-C
- Proficient in numerous operating systems and well educated in billing and coding procedures
- Hazmat and FEMA trained for various situations including mass casualty and catastrophic incidents
- CICP certified
- Experience with manual labor, construction and fast paced restaurant atmosphere
- VARN certified for IV ultrasound insertion; PICC and central line assistance
- ACLS BLS PALS and state of Ohio paramedic certification
- IV infusion pump and vent trained on multiple devices for critical care patients
Assessments
- Medical Terminology, Proficient, 01/20
- Reliability, Highly Proficient, 07/19
- First Aid, Highly Proficient, 01/21
- Basic Attention to Detail, Highly Proficient, 05/21
- Customer Focus & Orientation, Highly Proficient, 03/21
- Electronic Health Records: Best Practices, Highly Proficient, 05/21
- Medical Terminology, Expert, 08/21
- Delivery Driver, Highly Proficient, 11/21
- Customer Service, Proficient, 12/21
- Protecting Patient Privacy, Proficient, 12/21
- Patient-Focused Care, Expert, 09/21
Summary
I am enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College's IT program and taking numerous online certifications through AWP, Google, and Microsoft.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Paramedic
Mobile Medical Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Paramedic
University hospital
05.2018 - 03.2022
Paramedic
Fairview Hospitals
01.2008 - 02.2016
IT Support Technician - Cyber Security
Cuyahoga Community College
Associates In EMS And Fire Science - EMS And Fire Science
School of EMS
High School Diploma -
Shaker heights high school
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