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Tammye Atkinson

CUTHBERT,GA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

AmeriPro EMS
Camilla, GA
11.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
  • Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
  • Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on shared cases to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
  • Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.

EMS Director

Quitman County / Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
Georgetown, GA
02.2010 - 05.2017
  • Participated in regional conferences related to EMS service delivery models.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in pre-hospital care technology.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed in providing high quality patient care.
  • Facilitated communication between various healthcare providers involved in patient care management.
  • Led team meetings and provided guidance on clinical issues related to EMS operations.
  • Provided strategic direction to ensure the effective delivery of EMS services.
  • Analyzed data from field surveys to identify areas where improvements are needed in the system.
  • Organized regular community outreach programs to promote awareness about emergency medical services.
  • Supervised daily operations of paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers and other support staff members.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.

Education

Certificate - Paramedic

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
09-2005

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Transport
  • Patient Examination
  • CPR
  • Respiratory assessment
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Field patient assessments
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • IV fluid replacement
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Wound Care
  • Intubation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Patient Immobilization
  • Geriatric Emergency Care
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Scene safety assessment
  • Police and Fire Coordination
  • Injury and Illness Treatment
  • ER communication
  • Mass Casualty Incident Response
  • Stroke Management

Accomplishments

  • Multiple awards throughout my career from State and local recognition.
  • I was honored by Darton College for working with them in education of EMS careers.
  • I was recognized by regional EMS by working with children.
  • I have educated multiple High School Students with multiple DUI reenactment with a single show with 3000 students.
  • I was an FTO in Doughtery County for 5 years.

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • TECC
  • DIRECTOR AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Timeline

Paramedic

AmeriPro EMS
11.2023 - Current

EMS Director

Quitman County / Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service
02.2010 - 05.2017

Certificate - Paramedic

Albany Technical College

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