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Sonya Chance
Paramedic
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Paramedic with education, passion, and above average adaptability skills looking to enter the Private Investigation field. Critically detailed, intelligent thinker, and meticulous expert report writer. Proven leadership learned and illustrated over 28 years of excellent emergency medical performance, strong skills, and compassion. Well accustomed to fast-paced, high stress, long work hour environments . Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the client's demands.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Century Ambulance - Columbia County EMS
05.2016 - 02.2024
- Built rapport with local law enforcement agencies through frequent collaboration on scene management tasks, fostering cooperation among first responders during emergencies.
- Collaborated with hospital and facility staff to provide correct patient treatments.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Monitored vital signs before, during and after transportation.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of patients to hospital staff by providing comprehensive reports on interventions performed and patients'' conditions, enhancing continuity of care.
- Provided pre-hospital trauma life support to keep patients alive and stabilized for hospital care.
- Reduced response times for emergency calls by efficiently coordinating with dispatchers and navigating optimal routes.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Instructor
J&W Hyperbarics
01.2010 - 04.2015
- EMT – Lecture and Practical Instructor
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques for approximately ten (10) - twenty (20) students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Paramedic
Baker County Medical Services
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Field Paramedic on 911 Ambulance. Also, Paramedic on County’s inter facility transport ambulance. Paramedic on Critical Care Transports with numerous medication drips/admins and ventilator
Paramedic
Century Ambulance Service
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Paramedic on an Ambulance, Worked on the NICU unit and PICU units, Handled Critical Care Transports with ventilator
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress or arrest.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during training rides.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both patient and partner.
- Supported local disaster response efforts by preparing ambulances with necessary supplies and assisting victims at mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Loss Prevention Officer
Sears Department Store
10.2004 - 04.2006
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Patrolled store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Monitored employee compliance with company policies, promptly addressing any violations or concerns as needed.
- Conducted numerous daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Provided support during internal investigations, gathering evidence and documenting incidents thoroughly.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Observed ninety (90) video surveillance systems for prompt emergency response and suspicious activity from employees or customers.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Assisted in the apprehension of shoplifters, adhering to company policies and legal guidelines during each incident.
- Interviewed suspects, customers and witnesses to obtain helpful information and statements.
- Implemented targeted strategies for reducing internal theft by closely monitoring employee behavior and transactions at all times.
Paramedic/Patient Care Technician
Shands Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for patient Care on Trauma/ICU, trauma center, and er. Responsible for all equipment and technical apparatus including bed side surgeries. Did reception work as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
FMU
Jacksonville, FL10.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMU
Jacksonville, FL04.2004
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Management
FCCJ
Jacksonville, FL12.1998
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Management
- Behavioral Emergency Intervention
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Medical Records Management
- Medical History Collection
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Police and Fire Coordination
Certification
- Paramedic
- Private Investigation -Florida Investigator CC Intern Pre-Licensing Course (40 hours)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementInterests
Quote
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Eleanor Roosevelt
Timeline
Paramedic
Century Ambulance - Columbia County EMS
05.2016 - 02.2024
Instructor
J&W Hyperbarics
01.2010 - 04.2015
Paramedic
Baker County Medical Services
01.2007 - 01.2013
Loss Prevention Officer
Sears Department Store
10.2004 - 04.2006
Paramedic
Century Ambulance Service
01.2004 - 01.2008
Paramedic/Patient Care Technician
Shands Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
FMU
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMU
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Management
FCCJ
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