Scott Adkins
Riverside,IA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic with advanced skills in teaching and implementing life-saving protocols. Experienced in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and critical care education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Washington County Ambulance Service
Washington, IA
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health awareness initiatives.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Protocol committee member authoring and implementation of 2025 emergency care protocols
- Education based on protocol changes
Paramedic
Washington County Hospital And Clinics
Washington, IA
06.2016 - Current
- Administered advanced life support during critical medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments and triaged patients effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior paramedics in emergency response protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for patient transport, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Evaluated and maintained medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Station Manager
Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois
Peoria, IL
10.2001 - 12.2012
- Directed daily operations to ensure timely and efficient emergency medical transport services.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency across all departments.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing workforce deployment to meet fluctuating demand for transport services.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees, fostering a culture of safety and compliance within the team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International
Phoenix, AZ10-2006
Skills
Emergency medical technician
Critical care paramedic
Emergency Medical Training
ACLS instructor
Basic Life Support Instructor
PALS provider
Trauma life support
Neonatal resuscitation
Clinical Protocol Development
Protocol Implementation
Field operations
Certification
- Paramedic, State of Iowa, 01/2011-Present
- Critical Care Endorsement, State of Iowa, 03/2011-03/2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 06-1995 - Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/1999 -Present
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 11/1993-Present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, American Academy of Pediatrics, 06/2023-Present
- ACLS Instructor, AHA, 01/2026-Present
- BLS Instructor, AHA, 01/2026-Present
Timeline
Paramedic
Washington County Ambulance Service
02.2022 - Current
Paramedic
Washington County Hospital And Clinics
06.2016 - Current
Station Manager
Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois
10.2001 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Business
Western International