Sean Bach
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of providing emergency medicine in a field or hospital environment. Dynamic EMS Education Coordinator with a proven track record at Manhattan Area Technical College, enhancing educational outcomes through curriculum coordination and community outreach. Excelled in teacher training and program support, boosting student success rates. Skilled in team building and analytical thinking, significantly improving professional relationships and educational standards. Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Focused Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 30 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Resourceful Paramedic 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Riley County EMS
01.2015 - 07.2024
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Attended to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying variety of simple and advanced pre-hospital treatments, including first aid, CPR, and administering injections and oxygen.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Operated ambulance equipment and responded to radio transmissions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by participating in public education events on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Used Word, Imagetrend, and Excel to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care.
- Trained six EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Cared for over 1000 patients with proficient care and dedication to their well being.
- Promoted health equity within the community by offering culturally sensitive care to diverse populations while respecting individual preferences or needs.
- Assisted with quality assurance initiatives by reviewing patient care reports and offering constructive feedback to improve overall performance within the organization.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Communicated patient information and updates to hospital staff for smooth transition.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
- Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Transported critically ill and injured patients to nearest medical center, using advanced life support equipment as needed.
- Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
EMS Education Coordinator
Manhattan Area Technical College
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with support entities and representatives to facilitate professional relationship for educating EMS students
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training. Facilitating 200 candidates to take Kansas board of EMS practical exam
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
Firefighter
Riley County Fire District 1
03.2011 - 01.2023
- Responded to over 1000 emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Interviewed, trained and deployed fire safety personnel to maximize protection of life and property.
Instructor Operator
Phoenix Logistics Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Trained over 600 combat medics in critical life saving interventions, interventions are designed for care under fire.
- Trained over 50 medical personnel in advance lifesaving techniques.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Earned positive feedback from students regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Medical Simulation Training Center NCOIC
US Army
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Supervised more than $1.6 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over two years.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
EMS Instructor
Barton Community College
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed 80 students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Collaborated with five instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
Medical Home NCOIC
US Army
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervised more than $2.9 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 2 years. Established a program to allow better tracking of equipment within the organization.
- Advised senior clinical officer on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting monthly reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
Emergency Department NCOIC
US Army
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Supervised more than $1.6 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over two years.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Labor and Delivery NCOIC
US Army
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised more than $2.3 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 18 months.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Facilitated departmental in transitioning from old facility to new hospital.
- Ensured ordering and purchasing of new equipment valuing at 3.7 million dollars, with seamless transition in property management.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Medical Platoon Sergeant
US Army
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed and lead platoon of 46 Combat medics. Ensuring development and mentorship was paramount.
- Ensured health of Infantry members in each company were managed and mitigated.
- Senior enlisted medical advisor to Battalion Command Sergeant Major and Battalion Commander.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting monthly reports.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Medical Home NCOIC
US Army
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervised more than $6.9 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over two years.
- Worked closely with senior leadership of United States Military Academy West Point, ensuring health and safety of all cadets and cadre.
- Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting monthly and weekly reports.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of medical homes, Cadet health clinic, Emergency department.
- Managed and supervised over 700 civilian personnel and 150 military members in operations of daily clinical care.
- Worked closely with commanding General of West Point to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained care of 36 wounded warriors during this time in this position.
- Responsible for facilitation of care to Soldiers that were remote in Alaska.
- Traveled to homes and to communities of Soldiers to assure that appropriate care was being given and dedication needed to allow them to transition back into normal operations
- Worked with local medical providers to establish strong report to allow service member to see seamless transitions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Assisted in resolving facility discrepancies by participating in resident surveys.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
Emergency Department Technician
US Army
06.2005 - 03.2007
- Maintained and managed 45 civilian personnel and 12 military personnel.
- Functioned as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Emergency Department. Ensured that Ambulance section was staffed and would respond to medical emergencies on instillation.
- Facilitated with inter-hospital transfers for any patient in this organization that needed higher level of care.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Studies
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS12.2020
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS12.2014
No Degree - Pre-Medicine
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.2002
No Degree - Paramedicine
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.1998
Skills
- Curriculum coordination
- Classroom administration
- Paramedic Instructor Coordinator
- EMS mentor and training officer
- Observation reports
- Teacher training
- Program support
- Community outreach
- Hiring coordination
- Presentation skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Team building
- Supervision
- Analytical skills
- Ambulance Transfer
- Medication Administration
- Patient Transport
- IV Insertion
- Medical History Collection
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Safety Protocols
- Intubation
- Advanced Life Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Vital sign assessment
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Seizure Management
- CPR
- Care Plan Adherence
- Critical decision-making skills
- Treatment Planning
- Triaging
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Examination
- Emergency Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Patient Immobilization
- Fracture Stabilization
- Mental Health Crisis Management
- Stroke Management
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Burn Treatment
- Scene safety assessment
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Poisoning Response
- Spinal Immobilization
- Allergic reaction management
- Attention to Detail
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
- Stretcher and Backboard Use
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- Prehospital Care
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- ER communication
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Patient Condition Observation
- Medical Supply Replenishment
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Ambulance Decontamination
- Medical Procedure Prioritization
- Dispatcher Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Police and Fire Coordination
- Work Coordination
- Orthopedic Splint Systems
- Professional Demeanor
- Cardiac Defibrillation
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Paramedic
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Adult Laryngoscopes
- Intravenous IV Pressure Infusers
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Awarded Expert Field Medical Badge in 2000.
- Named Military Medic of the Year by Kansas Emergency Medical Association in 2017.
- Awarded the Bronze Star in 2011
Timeline
Instructor Operator
Phoenix Logistics Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2020
EMS Education Coordinator
Manhattan Area Technical College
08.2017 - 08.2023
Medical Simulation Training Center NCOIC
US Army
07.2016 - 02.2018
Paramedic
Riley County EMS
01.2015 - 07.2024
Medical Home NCOIC
US Army
01.2015 - 06.2016
Emergency Department NCOIC
US Army
02.2014 - 01.2015
EMS Instructor
Barton Community College
08.2013 - 02.2018
Labor and Delivery NCOIC
US Army
04.2013 - 01.2014
Firefighter
Riley County Fire District 1
03.2011 - 01.2023
Medical Platoon Sergeant
US Army
06.2010 - 04.2013
Medical Home NCOIC
US Army
09.2008 - 06.2010
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
03.2007 - 08.2008
Emergency Department Technician
US Army
06.2005 - 03.2007
No Degree - Pre-Nursing Studies
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Barton County Community College
No Degree - Pre-Medicine
Central Texas College
No Degree - Paramedicine
Tarrant County College District
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