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Shawn B. Simmons

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Professional with strong foundation including 12 years emergency medical care and 3 years in Occupational Medicine adept at rapid assessment and intervention. Proven track record in high-pressure situations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting evolving needs of environment. Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols. Skilled in working by myself in extremely remote and austere work environments while providing excellent patient care. Strong familiarity in OSHA rules and regulations and providing the most appropriate care with both the employee and employer in mind.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Paramedic - Occupational

CORE Occupational Medicine
05.2024 - Current
  • Providing high-quality emergency medical care, promoting health and wellness, and supporting occupational health and safety practices at the worksite
  • managing clinical and non clinical responsibilities including injury management, health surveillance, and workplace hazard identification to tailor treatment plans in accordance with local regulations and company policies.
  • Working alongside both and patient employer and the main contractor to ensure both the best outcome for the patient and contractor themselves.
  • Drug and alcohol testing, wellness checks, and immunizations
  • Keeping employees healthy and happy in the workplace.

Site Paramedic - Occupational

CORE Occupational Medicine
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Sole Medical Provider to over 650 personnel on over eight thousand acres of desert during construction of Solar field.
  • assess and triage both occupational and non occupational illness and injury to the benefit of both the employer and employee.
  • Work alongside both site safety personnel and upper management to streamline documentation and pt care



Operations Supervisor

American Medical Response (AMR)
06.2013 - 05.2024
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Sprinted to both ALS and BLS calls to back up Ambulance crews and ensure highest level of patient care.

Field Supervisor

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Provided ALS care as a regular truck in the system while also being the first line resource for crews on shift.

Paramedic

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2015 - 08.2022
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • 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.

Remote Area Paramedic/ Safety Training Coordinator

Ensco Offshore Drilling
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, Traumas, and general illness in the Maritime industry both on vessels and offshore platforms .
  • Oversee all training and logistics for Offshore workers to ensure all training was up to date and kept up to date.
  • Hazard hunts and various aspects of safety training to keep crews on board safe.


Remote Area Paramedic

Safety Management Systems (Offshore)
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) to crew upwards of 100-200 while offshore on Drilling Rig in Gulf Of Mexico.
  • Worked alongside Medical control on land to improve patient outcomes and keep patients working and offshore
  • Sole provider for weeks at a time while onboard and en route to and from Various Drilling Rigs and Production Platforms hundreds of Miles offshore

Paramedic

Safety Management Systems
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Responded to and Provided immediate care to the people affected by the Hurricane Dorian
  • Relief and Humanitarian efforts provided in very remote and devastated area
  • Worked alongside local and national agencies to provide medical and humanitarian aid

EMT Basic

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.

Education

Basic Life Saving/ Advance Cardiac Life Support

American Medical Response (AMR)
Gulfport, Mississippi
11.2022

International Association of Drilling Contractors
Lafayette, Louisiana
12.2018

Water Survival- METS/HUET Inclusive

Safety Management Systems
Lafayette, Louisiana
11.2018

Remote Area Paramedic

Safety Management Systems
Lafayette, Louisiana
05.2018

Paramedic License -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, Mississippi
07.2015

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • OSHA familiarity relating to patient care
  • BAT certified
  • UA certified
  • Knowledge of COC paperwork
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Triage and Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient management

Certification

  • NREMT-P
  • Mississippi State Paramedic License
  • Louisiana State Paramedic License
  • BLS - CPR certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • Active TWIC card
  • Active Safety Council Certification
  • UDS- Intoxemeters Collector Certified
  • Alco - Sensor IV BAT Certified


Timeline

Site Paramedic - Occupational

CORE Occupational Medicine
04.2025 - 06.2025

Site Paramedic - Occupational

CORE Occupational Medicine
05.2024 - Current

Field Supervisor

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2022 - 08.2023

Remote Area Paramedic/ Safety Training Coordinator

Ensco Offshore Drilling
09.2019 - 03.2020

Paramedic

Safety Management Systems
10.2018 - 11.2018

Remote Area Paramedic

Safety Management Systems (Offshore)
05.2018 - 09.2019

Paramedic

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2015 - 08.2022

EMT Basic

American Medical Response (AMR)
08.2013 - 06.2015

Operations Supervisor

American Medical Response (AMR)
06.2013 - 05.2024

International Association of Drilling Contractors

Water Survival- METS/HUET Inclusive

Safety Management Systems

Remote Area Paramedic

Safety Management Systems

Paramedic License -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Basic Life Saving/ Advance Cardiac Life Support

American Medical Response (AMR)

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