Tami Champ-Lara
Clayton,NC
Summary
Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with helping others, with an expansive knowledge of life saving interventions, communication skills, clinical documentation and medical terminology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sedation Paramedic/ Dental Assistant
Village Dental Family & Sedation Care
Raleigh, NC
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed conscious sedation on dental patients while receiving dental care through patients IV.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), under pressure when needed.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients.
Medical Assistant/ Paramedic
Avance Primary Care
Clayton, NC
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
Paramedic
Durham County EMS
Durham, NC
06.2017 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- 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 a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
Education
Medical Coding Certification
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC07.2024
Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC05.2017
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Able to work independently or with a team
- Self motivated
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Triaging
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Coding
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Sedation Paramedic/ Dental Assistant
Village Dental Family & Sedation Care
12.2021 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant/ Paramedic
Avance Primary Care
10.2019 - 06.2021
Paramedic
Durham County EMS
06.2017 - 10.2020
Medical Coding Certification
Wake Technical Community College
Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic
Johnston Community College