Stephanie Vinson
Pensacola
Summary
Dynamic Paramedic Supervisor with extensive experience at the Board of County Commissioners, excelling in emergency management and critical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and patient outcomes through effective mentorship and streamlined communication. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessments, ensuring high-quality care in high-pressure situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Board of County Commissioners
06.2008 - 02.2025
- 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.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Paramedic Supervisor
Board of County Commissioners
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed scheduling, payroll, and personnel matters for the paramedic team to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Improved overall team performance by implementing a comprehensive performance evaluation system.
- Coordinated with other emergency services agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
- Mentored junior paramedics, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring smooth patient handoffs and improved care coordination.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
- Contributed to the development of department-wide policies, procedures, and protocols aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency by streamlining communication and coordination between paramedics.
- Addressed any performance or disciplinary issues within the team promptly and fairly, ensuring a positive work environment for all staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12-2015
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Intubation
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Pre-hospital care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient transport
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient examination
- Vital sign assessment
- Emergency diagnostics
- Behavioral emergency intervention
- Scene safety assessment
- Triaging
- Allergic reaction management
- CPR
- Burn treatment
- Diabetic emergencies
- Ambulance transfer
- Poisoning response
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Lifesaving measures
- Reporting and documentation
- Field patient assessments
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency medical services
Certification
- Paramedic
Timeline
Paramedic Supervisor
Board of County Commissioners
02.2020 - 02.2022
Paramedic
Board of County Commissioners
06.2008 - 02.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine
Pensacola State College
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