Shelton Lewis
Garland
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to excel in supervisory roles within emergency medical services. Known for managing high-pressure situations and optimizing team performance to deliver top-tier patient care. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently meeting dynamic organizational needs with solid decision-making and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic Supervisor
County of Bladen
06.2016 - Current
- Supervised emergency medical services operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and standards.
- Coordinated training programs for paramedics, enhancing team skills and service delivery.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Paramedic
Cape Fear Valley Healthcare
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Administered advanced life support and emergency care in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Utilized medical equipment and technology for effective patient assessment and intervention.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
AEMT
County of Bladen
10.2008 - 05.2012
- Administer advanced life support techniques in emergency situations.
- Assess patient conditions and determine appropriate treatment protocols effectively.
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately for compliance purposes.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing concerns and ensuring their comfort during transport.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Services
05-2025
- 3.75 GPA
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine
06-2023
- 4.0 GPA
No Degree - Paramedicine
08-2011
Skills
- Triage management
- Mass casualty management
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency management
- Documentation and reporting
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12-14 staff members.
Certification
- Paramedic
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR - Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor - County of Bladen
06.2016 - Current
Paramedic - Cape Fear Valley Healthcare
05.2012 - 06.2016
AEMT - County of Bladen
10.2008 - 05.2012
Fayetteville Technical Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Funeral Services
Bladen Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medicine
Bladen Community College - No Degree, Paramedicine
Paramedic of Year 2019
Given for an exceptional life-saving event in regards to a male patient having chest pain in the middle of the woods. The area was being logged, with swamp water surrounding the patient. The crew waded in chest-high water to reach the patient and provided care until the patient could be removed to dry ground.