Sandra K. Bobo
Macon,Georgia
Summary
Resourceful Paramedic offering many years of experience handling medical emergencies. Expertise in monitoring cardiac conditions and EKG readings and executing placement of peripheral, central and intraosseous lines. In-depth knowledge of testing, maintaining and using medical and rescue equipment. Quick-witted professional committed to providing patient-focused delivery of care and treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
Houston Healthcare EMS
02.2007 - Current
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- 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.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Skills
- Time Management
- Public Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Community Outreach
- Intravenous Therapy
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Scheduling Coordination
- Triage Management
- Critical Thinking
- Incident Command
- Emergency Medical Services
- Continuing Education
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Evaluation
- Vehicle Extrication
- Mass Casualty Management
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Ambulance Transfer
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Transport
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Houston Healthcare EMS
02.2007 - Current
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