Shea Gingerich
Corvallis,MT
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic Captain with expertise in advanced life support and critical decision-making. Proven ability to lead training sessions and implement quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Captain
Bitterroot Health
Hamilton, MT
01.2024 - Current
- Lead training sessions for junior paramedics, enhancing skills in emergency response and patient management.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes within the service area.
- Facilitate communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and families to optimize care coordination during emergencies.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Administer emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stabilization and safety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective treatment plans during critical incidents.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency situations.
- Reviewed incident reports and identified areas for improvement to enhance service quality.
Paramedic
Missoula Emergency Services
Missoula, MT
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluate patient conditions using advanced assessment techniques and diagnostic tools for accurate care delivery.
- Develop and maintain protocols for emergency response, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Mentor new recruits on best practices in emergency medical services, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Bitterroot Health
Hamilton, MT
04.2020 - Current
- Administered advanced life support techniques in high-pressure environments, improving patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care during emergency situations, ensuring timely and efficient medical response.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Missoula Emergency Services
Missoula, MT
04.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care protocols, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior EMTs on procedures and equipment usage, fostering professional development.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, optimizing resource allocation for emergency readiness.
EMT-Basic
Bitterroot Health
Hamilton, MT
04.2019 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Operated advanced life support equipment during critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transport and care.
- Documented patient assessments and treatment plans accurately for records compliance.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring readiness and safety standards were met.
- Trained and mentored new EMTs on protocols and best practices in emergency response.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
University of Montana
Missoula Montana12-2023
Associate of Arts -
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2013
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Intubation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient transport
- Stroke management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Mental health crisis management
- Geriatric emergency care
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- Spinal immobilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Heart monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Intravenous IV pressure infusers
- Police and fire coordination
- Paramedic
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS/PALS
- NRP
- AMLS
Timeline
Paramedic Captain
Bitterroot Health
01.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Missoula Emergency Services
01.2024 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Bitterroot Health
04.2020 - Current
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Missoula Emergency Services
04.2020 - Current
EMT-Basic
Bitterroot Health
04.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
University of Montana
Associate of Arts -
The University of Montana