SHANE MEDLIN
Manning,USA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented Firefighter / Flight Paramedic offering 20 years of Fire / Rescue experience, with 5 years of expertise in assessing, monitoring, and performing advanced life support services for a variety of patients. Proficient in assessing patients to determine the nature of injuries or illnesses, to treat the most urgent health needs first. Motivated to provide excellent customer service and patient care while safely working in a dynamic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter /Engineer
Dorchester County Fire / Rescue
Dorchester, SC
05.2017 - 11.2025
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during response operations.
- Documented incident reports detailing actions taken during emergencies.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Flight Paramedic
C.A.R.E. Flight
Walterboro, SC
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Reduced response times while safely optimizing pre-flight preparation processes, enabling rapid deployment of air ambulance services.
- Completed daily checks of aircraft, supplies, and equipment to ensure everything is stocked and flight ready.
- Successfully used wide variety of medical equipment to include ventilators, IV pumps, blood warmers, and monitors to ensure patient safety and direct patient treatment.
- Respond to scene and inter-facility request throughout the area transporting critical patients to the nearest and most appropriate facility, while keeping up to date on current and forecast weather conditions.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep up to date with new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) at a variety of incident, within a rural setting.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Worked in close relationship with surrounding hospitals to streamline patient care providing the highest level of care, delivering the patient safely and in a timely manner.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards and protocols.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Colleton County Fire / Rescue
Walterboro, SC
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
Flight Paramedic
Air Methods
Carlsbad, NM
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided advanced life support during air transport missions.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for patients in need of care during flights.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout flight and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals onboard aircrafts to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee Academy
Bishopville, SC05.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Crew Resource Management
- Radio operations
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Rescue equipment use
Certification
- FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- TPATC
- PCCT
- NRP
- ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800
- Hazardous Materials Technician
Timeline
Flight Paramedic
Air Methods
01.2025 - 07.2025
Flight Paramedic
C.A.R.E. Flight
09.2023 - 12.2024
Firefighter / Paramedic
Colleton County Fire / Rescue
11.2021 - 12.2024
Firefighter /Engineer
Dorchester County Fire / Rescue
05.2017 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee Academy
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