Shawn Holter
Pelican Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic with 25 years of extensive clinical experience , excelling in emergency diagnostics and patient care. Proven leadership in team settings and strong critical thinking skills enhance operational efficiency. Committed to ongoing training, I effectively manage patient needs and ensure adherence to care plans, delivering high-quality outcomes in critical situations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Essentia heath
Detroit Lakes
09.2015 - Current
- Performed emergency diagnostic procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, and heart monitoring, to treat patients.
- Was available for on-call care at all hours of the day and night.
- Demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality care by participating in ongoing training and development.
- Worked closely with the management team to make necessary improvements and meet the needs of the residents.
- Followed all applicable laws and regulations and ensured that the facility followed Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Led a clinical team in providing care services that improved the health of residents.
Paramedic
Sanford health
Fargo
01.2000 - Current
- Demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality care by participating in ongoing training and development.
- Worked closely with the management team to make necessary improvements and meet the needs of the residents.
- Oversaw the ongoing assessment of patient and family needs as well as the implementation of an interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by paramedics for accuracy and completeness.
- Attended continuing education classes in order to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with other health professionals in order to coordinate patient care plans and optimize outcomes.
- Responded promptly to complaints from patients or their families concerning paramedic services provided.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency within the organization.
- Supervised the daily operations of a fleet of ambulances and paramedics.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated according to safety standards.
- Participated in meetings with local government representatives in order to discuss issues related to ambulance services.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainees' progress throughout their field training period.
Marine
USMC
07.1987 - 07.1994
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
Education
Paramedic -
Essentia heath
Detroit Lakes, MN04.2025
Paramedic -
Sanford health
Fargo, ND04.2025
emt and paramedic - certificate or registry
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ12.1990
fire fighting - military degree
Marine Fire Fighting Center (AMC)
Millington, TN12.1987
General Studies - High School
Moorhead High School
Moorhead, MN12.1987
Skills
- EKG
- Clinical experience
- IV drug therapy management
- Infection control
- Maintaining records
- First aid
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Diabetes management
- Medical terminology
- Venipuncture
- Patient positioning understanding
- Self-discipline
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Leadership in team settings
- Field patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Vital Assessments
- Phlebotomy
- IV therapy
- Managing student outcomes
- Care Plan Adherence
- Pre-hospital Care
- Patient and family focused
- Intubation
- Cardiology
- Total quality management
- Medication administration
- Charting
- Patient case management
- Critical care
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Seizure Management
- Cardiac arrest response
- Patient-oriented
- Psychiatry
- BLS instructor
- Patient Management
- Direct patient care
- Triaging
- HIPAA compliance
- IV fluid replacement
- Ambulance transport
- Emergency Response
- Ambulance Transfer
- BLS certification
- Operational oversight
- Team collaboration
- Trauma management
- Advanced life support
- Emergency diagnostics
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- nims 100,200,300, 700, 800
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [year to present]
- BLS
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
Timeline
Paramedic
Essentia heath
09.2015 - Current
Paramedic
Sanford health
01.2000 - Current
Marine
USMC
07.1987 - 07.1994
Paramedic -
Essentia heath
Paramedic -
Sanford health
emt and paramedic - certificate or registry
Arizona Western College
fire fighting - military degree
Marine Fire Fighting Center (AMC)
General Studies - High School
Moorhead High School
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