Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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STEVEN SMITH

Alexandria,LA

Summary

Highly skilled Nationally Registered Paramedic with extensive experience in emergency medical services. Proficient in critical decision-making, medical history collection, vital sign monitoring, intubation, and medication administration. Possesses exceptional communication skills and remains calm under pressure. Proven track record of facilitating positive interactions between patients, families, and healthcare teams during transfer processes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic Field Supervisor

Acadian Ambulance
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a safe working environment by conducting regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective measures.
  • Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and emergency departments to facilitate seamless patient transfers.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by advocating for staff needs related to scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service
12.2014 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, healthcare teams, and law enforcement personnel during emergencies.
  • Actively participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices for paramedicine.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor while working under stressful conditions.
  • Facilitated positive interactions between patients, families, caregivers during transfer processes.
  • Administered medications within scope of practice according to established protocols.

Emergency Medical Technician

Acadian Ambulance Service
10.2013 - Current
  • Responded quickly to 911 calls for assistance from individuals experiencing life threatening illness or injury.

Nationally Registered Paramedic

LaSalle General Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2024
  • Coordinated with hospitals prior to patient arrival regarding destination status and availability.
  • Completed accurate documentation of each call upon completion using electronic health records systems.
  • Helped implement protocols for the company related to emergency medicine.

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Hardtner Medical Center
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • Served as an advocate for patients’ rights by upholding ethical standards in all areas of care delivery.
  • Actively participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices for paramedicine.

Emergency Medical Technician

Hardtner Medical Center
07.2012 - 12.2014
  • Operated ambulances under both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
  • Exercised sound judgment when assessing patient needs and determining the best course of treatment.
  • Routinely monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration rate.

Emergency Medical Technician

MedExpress Ambulance Service
03.2012 - 10.2013
  • Demonstrated ability to assess patient condition and determine appropriate course of action, while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient encounters according to established protocols.
  • Treated patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.

Veterinary Assistant

Turner Animal Clinic
04.2007 - 04.2012
  • Assisted with animal's examinations, treatments, dental and surgical procedures.
  • Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications.

Education

Paramedic - Pre-Hospital/Emergency Medicine

National EMS Academy
Alexandria, LA
12.2014

Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital/Emergency Medicine

Pineville Fire Department
Pineville, LA
06.2011

High School Diploma - undefined

Pineville High School
Pineville, LA
05.2010

Skills

  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Medical history collection
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Intubation
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Emergency management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Incident command system
  • Ambulance transfer
  • Hazardous materials awareness
  • Medication administration
  • Stroke patient care
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • IV insertion
  • Emergency response
  • Emergency medical dispatch
  • Care plan adherence
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Seizure management
  • Mass casualty incident response
  • Fracture stabilization
  • Geriatric emergency care
  • Prehospital trauma life support
  • Poisoning and overdose management
  • Burn injury treatment
  • Obstetric emergency care
  • Spinal immobilization techniques
  • Respiratory assessment
  • CPR
  • Pre-hospital care
  • Triaging
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
  • Field Training Officer

Awards

President’s Performance Award, Golden Shield Award, Employee of the Quarter, Regional Paramedic of the Year 2023

Timeline

Paramedic Field Supervisor

Acadian Ambulance
02.2025 - Current

Nationally Registered Paramedic

LaSalle General Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2024

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance Service
12.2014 - Current

Nationally Registered Paramedic

Hardtner Medical Center
12.2014 - 05.2016

Emergency Medical Technician

Acadian Ambulance Service
10.2013 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Hardtner Medical Center
07.2012 - 12.2014

Emergency Medical Technician

MedExpress Ambulance Service
03.2012 - 10.2013

Veterinary Assistant

Turner Animal Clinic
04.2007 - 04.2012

Paramedic - Pre-Hospital/Emergency Medicine

National EMS Academy

Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Hospital/Emergency Medicine

Pineville Fire Department

High School Diploma - undefined

Pineville High School

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